Edge template V1c

Template V1-c is a 5th row edge template with one stone.

(From the Little Golem forum)

The validity and minimality of this template has been checked by computer. There are many lines of play, making the template (and especially the minimality) difficult to check by hand.

However, to get an idea of how the template works, here is one of the main lines of play.

Move 10 is like Tom's move, except for a 3rd-and-5th row parallel ladder. Then play continues:

At this point, Red is connected by Tom's move.