:: Igo Hatsuyôron 120 (2026)

The Non-Main-Semeai Solutions

During the Formation of the Hanezeki

Starting Point = White O5 (#2)

White O5 as Move #12 (#2) (1 Jigo)

Instead of continuing with the encirclement of the Hanezeki with , Black gives Atari at White's stones at the right edge.

This gives White the opportunity to break through with , instead of following Black with connecting at , as usual.

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