Variations of Our Solution (Ib)
KataGo's 2021 Solution
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If she connected at
However, the initial choice of this move followed wishful thinking.
Otherwise, Black would give atari at However, I overlooked that this connection is also an atari at Black's nakade, enabling White to play her kikashi at
Alternatively, he could also play at
Connecting at
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Black plays 1/1 reduction. |
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Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, White gained one point. White + 1 => White + 2 |
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Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, White lost three points. Black + 1 => Black + 4 |

58dr
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, instead, Black would capture at
, reverting to the superordinate variation.
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, and White would be unable to connect at
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in the lower left corner.
later, White would utilise her central attachment at
to destroy Black's potential eye above.
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, not affecting the final scores of the game.
at the upper edge, saving her single stone there, would be a grave mistake.
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