Variations of Our Solution (IIIa)
No Early Kikashi
VAR
: ( 648kv) Please note that the following sequences and explanations are not affected by the existence of Black's previous kikashi , in the hanezeki. | |
: He must not connect at , instead. | |
: White has also some alternative options for her continuation in the left centre, but all of which revert to each other. : If he captured with , instead, White would give atari at , and Black would be unable to save his two stones, due to his shortage of liberties. : : ; ; : | |
: (A 648mg) We will show in the subvariation that Black does not really want to capture and connect both of White's stones. : (B 648mj) We will show in the subvariation that White does not really want to connect both of her stones. | |
: : : | |
Black plays 3/4 reductions. Later, White will play her kikashi , in the lower left corner, so that Black must capture at before the end of the game. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, gains and losses compensate for each other. White + 2 => White + 2 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, gains and losses compensate for each other. White + 2 => White + 2 | |