Variations of Our Solution (IIIb)
Dany's Ko: Joachim's No-Ko-Threats
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: : ( 181 648qf) However, he would be one point better in the Semeai Variation, if he terminated the ko fight latest now. : : (168 648qg) Black is unable to connect the ko, instead. ; : (184 648qh) It would be too early to play the outside atari in the upper left, instead. The overall result of the game would not be affected, but White would be unable to win the Semeai Variation. : : (168 648qj) So very late in the game, Black is unable to ignore White's ko threat. |
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Black plays 1/3 reductions. Before the end of the game, Black will have to capture at in the lower left corner. | |
Capture Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, gains and losses compensate for each other. White + 2 => White + 2 | |
Semeai Variation: Compared to the superordinate variation ...
In total, gains and losses compensate for each other. White + 2 => White + 2 | |