noun
forcing move; kikashi
A Go term for a move that forces the opponent to respond in a predictable way, often used to gain a slight advantage or to create aji. The Japanese term is widely used in English Go literature.
この利かしで黒は隅に味を残した。
With this forcing move, Black left aji in the corner.
プロの棋譜では、利かしのタイミングが勝敗を分けることがある。
In professional game records, the timing of a forcing move can decide the outcome.