:: Igo Hatsuyôron 120 (2020)

Variations of Our Solution (II)

VAR (C) (C) (.2)

: ( 379a)
Black plays Michael Redmond's kikashi in the bamboo joint first.

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White must stop Black from getting a large eye.

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Again, we simplify the issue by not fighting the potential ko at the top right side.

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White wins the semeai by one move, as Black is unable to give atari at her centre group with a move at .
There is no need to take Black's group at the lower edge off the board, starting with a move at . White's group in the top left corner is already alive.

White will win the game by a large margin.

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