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i kinda agree with the most said. the thing about 16 is not that white expected sente here but i think if b plays there first its a direct threat to enter the corner on the hard way. still i guess the top is more important.

about 8: i really dont like this opening variation since i dont see any ...

hey guys, normally ill try to get my reviews live but it was the last game of the tournement so unfortunately it wasnt possible to get a deeper analysis at time. but i hope some of you are capable enough to explain me Whites mistakes here. ive got the feeling that after the opening black never gives ...

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so the new plan is this:
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the ko-capture i meant

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youve forgot to count the capture

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for illluk:
its not an option because i have to give him R13:
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