: ( 648io)
White might have been confused with the effect of this move in other subvariations. Here, it is a mistake.

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Black connects solidly below, securing an eye in the centre. This move also defends against White's throw-in at .

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White connects her single stone at the upper edge, which is larger than blocking at .

Black plays 3/4 reductions.

Please assume the rejection of Dany's Sacrifice and Black's second kikashi in the hanezeki (, ) played before.

Capture Variation:

Compared to the superordinate variation ...

• White did not capture one Black stone in the left centre, so losing one point.

White + 1 => Jigo

Semeai Variation:

Compared to the superordinate variation ...

• White did not capture one Black stone in the left centre, so losing one point.

White + 1 => Jigo