(Referenced by 222aa; 222iw)

: ( 222fw)
White follows KataGo's suggestion by cutting immediately.

: ( 148 222fy)
Black gives atari from the inside, following KataGo's suggestion for an "early" endgame.

Here, however, it would be much better for Black to give atari at , instead, capturing White's pivotal stone.

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It follows the known endgame sequence at the left side of the board.

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It is best for Black to tenuki to the top.

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White secures her territory at the top.

Please note that Black will play at in the right centre in the Capture Variation only.

Capture Variation:

Compared to the superordinate variation ...

• White's cumulated gain in the upper left corner is two points.
• White's cumulated gain at the top is one point.
• Black destroyed one point of White's territory in the centre.

In total, White gained two points.

White + 4 => White + 6

Semeai Variation:

Compared to the superordinate variation ...

• White's cumulated gain in the upper left corner is two points.
• White's cumulated gain at the top is one point.

In total, White gained three points.

Black + 3 => Jigo