Toukouzou

Toukouzou is a term used in the context of the Chinese Go game, specifically referring to a situation where a capturing race is won, but the winning player's group is left with only one liberty. This situation is considered undesirable as it puts the winning group in immediate danger of being captured itself if the opponent plays on that last liberty.

In essence, a Toukouzou victory achieves the immediate goal of capturing the opponent's stones, but at the cost of strategic vulnerability and potential future loss. The term highlights the importance of not only winning the capture but also ensuring the long-term security and stability of one's own group on the Go board.

While capturing stones is generally advantageous, a Toukouzou emphasizes the need to consider the overall board position and avoid short-sighted captures that create more problems than they solve. Skilled Go players strive to win capturing races in a way that leaves their own group with more than one liberty, preventing the vulnerability inherent in a Toukouzou.