Magari

Japanese: Magari 曲がりKorean: Kkoburigi 꼬부리기Chinese: Guǎi / Qū 拐 / 曲

Turn / Bend

Magari is a versatile Go term that refers to a turn or bend in the shape of stones. 

A strategically important turn is sometimes called senryo-magari (千両曲がり), literally “million dollar turn,” highlighting its exceptional value. Historically, a ryo was a valuable currency unit, equivalent to the amount of rice needed to feed one person for a year — underscoring the significance of such a move.

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