Variations of Our Solution (Ib)
KataGo's 2021 Solution
VAR (.3) (.5)
: ( 58dr) | |
: : If she connected at , instead, Black would capture at , reverting to the superordinate variation. : ( 134 58dw) However, the initial choice of this move followed wishful thinking. : Otherwise, Black would give atari at , and White would be unable to connect at , due to . However, I overlooked that this connection is also an atari at Black's nakade, enabling White to play her kikashi at in the lower left corner. . : Alternatively, he could also play at , not affecting the final scores of the game. : (135 58dx) Connecting at at the upper edge, saving her single stone there, would be a grave mistake. : | |
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Black plays 1/1 reduction. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, White gained one point. White + 1 => White + 2 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, White lost three points. Black + 1 => Black + 4 | |