Variations of Our Solution (IIIa)
No Early Kikashi
VAR (.1) (.1)
: ( 648mk) | |
: Due to White's previous block , Black lost two ko threats (at lB and lC) at the top, so recapturing Dany's ko with , instead, does not make sense. | |
: : and can be considered to be a double-ko; therefore each side will connect one of these before the end of the game. | |
Black plays 3/3 reductions. Please assume Black's second kikashi in the hanezeki (, ) played before. Later, White will play her kikashi , in the lower left corner, so Black is forced to capture at before the end of the game. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, White lost one point. White + 2 => White + 1 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, White lost one point. White + 2 => White + 1 | |