Variations of Our Solution (Ib)
KataGo's 2021 Solution
VAR (.3) (.5)
: ( 58dr) | |
: : (132 58dz) He would lose two points in the Semeai Variation unnecessarily, if he captured White's single stone in the right centre, instead. : : : Please note that White's central attachment at in the left centre would not be effective here, due to Black's previous move. | |
Black plays 2/2 reductions. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, gains and losses compensate for each other. White + 1 => White + 1 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, Black gained two points. Black + 1 => Black + 3 | |