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So there are three things on my mind for my next move: a, b, or c. The first option A, is not necesarrily a specific move, but white now has a nice framework on the top and I'm going to have to do something about eventually. However, I think whatever is happening in the left/bottom is much more interesting at this point so I am going to leave the top alone for a little bit longer.
Next thing I was thinking is B. This seems like a solid move to me, it seems like it helps keep white seperated strengthens black locally and it seems like it would be a big point for white or black, so while I like this move, I want to play C first.
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[go]$$Wcm29 Captures: black - 0, white - 0.
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I want to keep white out of my corner for a couple of reasons:
1. I want to keep white out of my corner to both secure some points for myself and
2. to make sure that white can't get a base down there so that it remains weak enough.
I know white can run his group out now and that is what I am expecthing him to do. I don't really want to get greedy and try to kill white, he has a weak group and I am just hoping to get something out of his efforts to save it. In the diagram I've included 1 idea of what might play out. Who knows if white will play like this, but as long as I get 5 in the end I am happy.
$$Wcm29 Captures: black - 0, white - 0.
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[go]$$Wcm29 Captures: black - 0, white - 0.
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I'm not too worried about white playing like this because now his weak group is in even more trouble. He might try this to add complication to the game.