Variations of Our Solution (IIIb)
Dany's Ko: Joachim's No-Ko-Threats
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However, he would be one point better in the Semeai Variation, if he terminated the ko fight latest now.
Black is unable to connect the ko, instead.
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.
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 | |
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 | |