Variations of Our Solution (IIIa)
No Early Kikashi
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She might also do without, and connect at | |
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However, we now know that White does not want to pre-empt this move. If she mistakenly did, she would not change the overall result, but become unable to capture Black's large group at the right in the Semeai Variation.
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If he didn't touch the ko, White would do so, too. Black's score in the Semeai Variation would become worse. | |
It does not make sense for her to fight the ko in the left centre, as she will be unable to connect it. | |
Black plays 2/2 reductions. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, White lost one point. White + 2 => White + 1 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, White gained three points. Black + 4=> Black + 1 | |