Replaying games of the classical era vs the modern era

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Re: Replaying games of the classical era vs the modern era

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Aidoneus wrote: Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a copy of 400 Years of Go in Japan?
I've learned (with your Ing stones post) that vendors don't always update their websites, but it says there are three copies in stock here:
https://www.schaakengo.nl/goshop-keima/ ... anguage=en
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Re: Replaying games of the classical era vs the modern era

Post by Vesa »

Aidoneus wrote:
Knotwilg wrote:I second the idea that amateur level play results in such heavy flip-flops of the score that komi doesn't really matter.

That's why I always prefer White in komi games. It's basically a free bonus in case the game doesn't end in disaster :)
I think that you meant to say "komi really matters," right? Else, why would you prefer White.
It's not easy to play consistently...

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