:: Igo Hatsuyôron 120 (2015)

Variations of Our Solution (II)

VAR (C) (B)

(Referenced by 297)


: ( 228)
White secures an eye on the right, at the same time pre-empting Black from cutting immediately at .

!!! Please note that the following sequences are independent from White having played the kikashi , and , in the upper left corner, therewith solidifying Black's shape on the upper edge. !!!

: (A 311)
It is inappropriate for Black to throw-in at , instead. White will have to play at anyway, so this move would become a lost one.

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There is no need for White to play the sagari of with caution, instead. We did not find any sequence, with which Black would benefit from throwing-in at .

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White reduces Black's eye from above.

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Sooner, or later, Black must connect one of the various ko. It seems best to do so with the outside one.

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The double-ko 127 / 128 favours White. Black has no chance of stopping White from capturing his connected group at the bottom.

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