Edge template IV1c

Template IV1-c is a 4th row edge template with one stone. It uses some space on the 5th row. The shaded hex is not part of the template and can be occupied by Blue.

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Defending the template

Red has two main threats:

and

using the ziggurat.

For trying to block the connection Blue has to play on the overlap:

First attempt:

Red 2 threatens to connect to the bottom on the left side and forces a Blue move like 3. Likewise Red 4 forces 5 or similar moves. In the end 6 is safely connected via 2 or 4.

Second attempt:

Now Red is connected by Tom's move.