Variations of Our Solution (IIIb)
Tricking KataGo (Triple-Ko)
VAR (C) (A) (.2) (.2) (.1)
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: As a matter of course, she could simplify the issue by playing at , instead, securing two eyes for her centre group, as we can see in the alternative subvariation. : : : : : : | |
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: Otherwise, White would extend to this point, and gain an additional approach-move liberty for her centre group. : | |
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: Connecting the hanezeki's tail with , instead, would end in a disaster, as White's centre group has too many liberties left (six liberties, without counting the ko at the top), and would win the semeai with his then connected bottom group (that had only five liberties remaining then). : White will win the game by a large margin. | |