Variations of Our Solution (Ib)
KataGo's 2021 Solution
VAR (.3) (.4)
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///: Instead of defending her territory at the top with above, it does not make sense for White to continue with the mutual reduction of opponent's territories (in the Capture Variation). White can destroy six points of Black's territory with her moves at ; Black can destroy four points of White's territory with his moves at . Additionally, Black will be able to connect his stone in the lower right, gaining another two points, compared to the superordinate variation. Seen overall, the net effect is zero. | |
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Black has four open spots to defend (); White has three (), but it's Black's turn. | |
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Black plays 0/1 reduction. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, White lost one point. White + 2 => White + 1 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, White lost one point. Jigo => Black + 1 | |