Variations of Our Solution (IIIa)
No Early Kikashi
VAR
: ( 648aa) We will assume that Black does not want to connect at in this subvariation before White's decision point. | |
: (A 648oz) Please note that White does not intend to capture at before her decision point, because this would be a mistake. | |
Black plays 1/1 reduction. After her decision point, White will capture at and connect at thereafter. | |
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, Black lost two points. Black + 4 => Black + 2 | |