Variations of Our Solution (IIIb)
Tricking KataGo (Triple-Ko)
VAR (C) (A) (.2) (.2) (.2)
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: If he did without this kikashi (and occupied one of White's liberties at the left, instead), White would connect at at the upper edge, reverting to the superordinate variation. : Playing the solid connection of , instead, is of no use here, as White would not win a tempo in the Main Semeai. : : : | |
: She might also wait until after her decision point. | |
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. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the super²ordinate variation ...
In total, White gained four points. White + 2 => White + 6 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the super²ordinate variation ...
In total, gains and losses compensate for each other. Jigo => Jigo | |