逆ぎゃくヨセ

noun

reverse sente

In Go, a move that would be sente (initiative) for the opponent but is gote (losing initiative) for the player making it. Often a defensive or endgame move that denies the opponent a bigger sente play.

See also: 逆先手 · 先手

• この逆ぎゃくヨセは大おおきいので、すぐに打うつべきだ。

  This reverse sente is big, so you should play it immediately.

• 逆ぎゃくヨセを打うたれると、先せん手てを取とられる。

  If your opponent plays a reverse sente, you lose the initiative.