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by Laurent
Mon May 20, 2019 2:40 pm
Forum: Professionals
Topic: EGF vs AGA pros win-and-continue match
Replies: 789
Views: 357080

Re: EGF vs AGA pros win-and-continue match

Ok. IMO, the issue is more polarizing than clear cut - almost like politics or religion. Yes, unfortunately, though I would rather call it a "fairness vs formalism" thing.

I think there are strong arguments for why the resume the game option was problematic and a poor choice ... Oh, really? Could ...
by Laurent
Sat May 18, 2019 8:17 am
Forum: Professionals
Topic: EGF vs AGA pros win-and-continue match
Replies: 789
Views: 357080

Re: EGF vs AGA pros win-and-continue match

Yes, it’s true that, according to discussions that happened behind closed doors, it appears that the referee had a change of heart. According to Hajin, this was due to added information that the referee received. It is that added information that I would like to know. This case is so clear-cut that ...
by Laurent
Sat May 18, 2019 5:33 am
Forum: Professionals
Topic: EGF vs AGA pros win-and-continue match
Replies: 789
Views: 357080

Re: EGF vs AGA pros win-and-continue match

There are so many discussions going on, in different places, turning in every direction, that it is really hard to distinguish between what are official facts, un-official but (somehow) confirmed facts and rumours.

IMHO, the main source of anger of so many Go fans comes from the fact (is that ...
by Laurent
Wed May 15, 2019 5:07 pm
Forum: Professionals
Topic: EGF vs AGA pros win-and-continue match
Replies: 789
Views: 357080

Re: EGF vs AGA pros win-and-continue match

some ten years ago in Holland when Laurent Heiser lost on time when filling dame
What happened then? Was there any dispute about the result of the game?
IIRC, game was completely over, dame points were played. Heiser has clearly won.
Heiser's opponent played some threat inside his territory ...