Variations of Our Solution (Ib)
KataGo's 2021 Solution
VAR (.3) (.3)
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: : : Alternatively, he might consider capturing White's single stone in the right centre with a move at . This capture would not affect the overall result of the game, but benefit White in the Semeai Variation. : | |
: Please note that Black is back at par with the Punishment Semeai Liberty Level. | |
Black must not play any reduction. After her decision point, White will play the hane of at the upper edge, forcing Black to connect at before the end of the game. | |
///: Let us make a comparison with the position in which Black has defended his formation in the left centre with a move at , instead of with (we added a White stone in this area for simplicity). Black would be one Main Semeai Liberty better, which would enable him to play the descent to the upper edge with . He would benefit by two points overall. If White would utilise her move to play the hane at , she would lose another tempo in the Main Semeai, enabling Black to connect his single stone in the lower right. | |
///: Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, Black lost two points. White + 1 => White + 3 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, Black gained six points. White + 1 => Black + 5 | |