Variations of Our Solution (IIIa)
No Early Kikashi
VAR (.1) (.3)
: ( 648aj) We will assume in this subvariation that Black does not want to capture the ko in the left centre with . | |
: (A 648am) Connecting the ko with , instead, would be mistaken. | |
Black plays 3/4 reductions. Please assume Black's second kikashi in the hanezeki (, ) played before. White will connect at after her decision point. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, gains and losses compensate for each other. White + 1 => White + 1 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, Black lost two points. Black + 1 => White + 1 | |