Variations of Our Solution (Ib)
KataGo's 2021 Solution
VAR
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(.5) 
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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. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, White gained one point. White + 1 => White + 2 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, White lost three points. Black + 1 => Black + 4 | |