:: Igo Hatsuyôron 120 (2020)

Variations of Our Solution (IIIa)

No Early Kikashi

VAR (.1) (.4)

( 648ef)
White connects at the left edge, so continuing the interrupted Nakade Sequence, in an attempt to return to the "usual" course of the game. But Black will not answer locally.

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Black pushes one again at the top, giving atari at White's three stones below.

: (A 648eh)
Capturing the hanezeki's tail as early as possible is best for White.

Connecting at , instead, will not benefit her.

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Black recaptures.

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Eventually, White defends at the top, connecting her forces.

We think that

Black will win the game by about six points.

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