Joachim's Ko-Semeai - Putting the Cart
Before the Horse (2013 - 2015)
4a2 -White's Second, but Unneeded, Kikashi
to Gain Additional Ko-Threats (II)
(Referenced by 155) White could also play the kikashi of , to the left, with a move at that is answered by . Black's -stone will close the gap at . |
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With regard to the liberty count, nothing has changed on the right side of the board. On the left side, Black's -stones will become a source of White's ko-threats. |
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Again, White would have generated one ko-threat too less. The situation is the same as with White's first kikashi in the top left corner. The miai of Black's ko-threats at , and at , will win Black the game. |
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