Variations of Our Solution (IIIa)
No Early Kikashi
VAR (.1) (.5) (.1) (.1)
: ( 648ay) | |
: Please note that Black is two over par with the Punishment Semeai Liberty level, so White is unable to play any gote move outside the Main Semeai area on her own initiative. : Black is comfortably ahead in the Capture Variation; therefore, connecting with would not really benefit White. | |
(Referenced by 648az) : (136 648bc; 139 648bd) Capturing with at the upper edge will not change the final scores.
Joachim found that - for the time being - doing nothing (i.e. following the Main Semeai) is best for Black. : | |
Black plays ... | |
... 0/2 reductions. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
White gained one point. Black + 4 => Black + 3 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
White gained one point. White + 2 => White + 3 | |