Variations of Our Solution (IIIa)
No Early Kikashi
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It might be tempting, but White must not push at
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White is barely ahead in ko threats (
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Black plays 3/4 reductions. Later, White will play her kikashi |
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Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, White gained one point. White + 1 => White + 2 |
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Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, White gained one point. White + 1 => White + 2 |

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