Territory and Influence
Separate secure points from future potential before you invade.
Beginner lesson. Board: 13x13. Estimated time: 8 minutes. Concepts: territory, influence, moyo.
Reference notes
- Territory is nearly settled area; influence is power over nearby space.
- A moyo is potential, not cash in the bank.
- Reducing a large framework is often safer than diving in deeply.
Practice prompt
Midway through a 13x13 game, estimate secure territory for both players.
Review check
Look for one place where potential became real territory, or failed to.