The Further Evolution of Amateurs' Knowledge
(2011 - 2014)
White's Endgame
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In the lower left, White may choose between a start with |
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This was our simple idea to keep sente in this area of the board. |
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In the upper left, Black must connect solidly at |
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If Black wants to capture White's stone with |
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If Black plays more aggressively with |
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On the left side, Black must answer |
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If Black answers differently, |
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In the lower centre, it is likely that White will be able to capture Black's single In the position shown here, Black must protect his weaknesses sooner, or later, e.g. with a move at |

or with
. Kang KyoungNang preferred the sequence, shown here, in which White keeps the exchange of
for
in reserve. For a later continuation, White will choose the point
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, after White's tsuke at 
here, he will lose more than he gains when his
-stone in the centre is captured, by the simple sequence shown.
, whereupon Black suffers a large damage in the corner.
-stones.
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. White will capture Black's stones to the left, probably in sente.
