: ( 222ce)
White continues with the Main Semeai, keeping Black par with the Punishment Semeai Liberty Level.

: (A 222de)
Black defends against White's hane at the same point, stopping her from iniating the ko fight in the upper left corner.

Starting the Central Semeai by pushing at , instead, would be too late now.
In principle, White's previous move at - destroying Black's potential eye in the right centre - has been the very first move in this semeai. The relationship of liberties has already changed in White's favour.

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White continues with the Main Semeai.

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This move starts the endgame sequence that White will play after her decision point, to not give Black any chances.

Black must not play any reduction.

Please note that Black still must play in the upper left corner first, before occupying White's liberty with .

Due to the seki in the upper left corner, White will choose the Capture Variation.

Capture Variation:

Compared to the superordinate variation ...

• Black destroyed one point of White's territory at the upper edge.
• Black's cumulated gain in the left centre is one point.
• Black did not destroy three points of White's territory in the guzumi area.

In total, White gained one point.

White + 6 => White + 7