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Let $X$ be a connected scheme, and let $x,y\in X$ be two points.

Can we find a finite set of open affines $U_0,\ldots,U_n\subset X$ with the properties:

  1. $U_i\cap U_{i+1}\ne\emptyset$ for $i = 0,\ldots,n-1$
  2. $x\in U_0$, and $y\in U_n$.

I don't want to make any Noetherian assumptions.

oxeimon
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  • Do you know the chain characterisation of connectedness? See my answer http://math.stackexchange.com/a/44938/4280. If the open affies (whatever they are) cover your space, then yes. – Henno Brandsma Mar 05 '17 at 07:21
  • @HennoBrandsma That's beautiful! I had no idea that was a thing. Thanks! – oxeimon Mar 05 '17 at 18:16
  • Happy to help. Your question immediately reminded me of this way of looking at connectedness. – Henno Brandsma Mar 05 '17 at 18:39

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