Variations of Our Solution (Ib)
KataGo's 2021 Solution
VAR
: ( 58eg) | |
: Alternatively, he could consider connecting at , instead, reverting to the superordinate variation. If he did, he would benefit by two points in the alternative Main Variation. : (124 58ei) It would be a grave mistake to continue in the lower left corner immediately. : : : | |
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Black plays 0/1 reduction. Please note that Black would lose another point in the Semeai Variation, if he played a territory-reducing move (for the Capture Variation) in the upper right. Before the end of the game, Black will have to connect at . | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, White lost two points. White + 3 => White + 1 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation, ...
In total, White gained four points. Black + 1 => White +3 | |