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My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

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Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 5:28 am
by topazg
virgo wrote:In my feeling, I don't like to play influence unless I truly need to keep the game close. The balance between a "mandatory connection" (see speedchase comment on game #9) and a overconcentrating territory is no so clear in my mind by now. How is it possible to be territorial without being overconcentrated (long discussion probably)


FWIW, even pros struggle with getting this right. It's not an easy topic. I would certainly recommend dealing with the "not very comfortable" zones. If you are comfortable with how and what to do to make territory, but really don't know the best way of playing and using influence, I very strongly recommend playing games focused almost entirely on the successful use of influence.

Only by really poking holes in the areas you are weak at will you get any better at them ;)

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:26 pm
by virgo
I don't feel confortable at all to any territory or influence techniques ^^ I'm 13k not 1d :tmbup:

But I agree with you. Know your enemy and the techniques he/she uses.

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:11 am
by karaklis
virgo wrote:I don't feel confortable at all to any territory or influence techniques ^^ I'm 13k not 1d :tmbup:

Well, improving in go means to leave the comfort zone and try out new things.

Btw. I just found that one of your matches was with my son (you won), so I'll have the opportunity to review that match with him... :bow:

I've seen you at EGC and in Bochum several times. Maybe I'll attend the Bochum tournament this year again, so maybe we'll see there..

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:32 am
by virgo
As many things I've done, I was very enthusiastic when I began this journal but without entries ... it becomes just a common thread without interest.

Please accept my apologies.

I've learnt alot in Swiss Go Championship. I will post you the fuseki/chuban of the games soon.

Long is the road to SDK.

Thanks alot.

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:33 am
by virgo
karaklis wrote:Btw. I just found that one of your matches was with my son (you won), so I'll have the opportunity to review that match with him... :bow:

I've seen you at EGC and in Bochum several times. Maybe I'll attend the Bochum tournament this year again, so maybe we'll see there..


I should come to Bochum in October. I hope to see you there. It would be a great pleasure to speak with you.

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:41 am
by virgo
Please find enclosed the sgf file of my 4th round game at Bochumer Bambus 2013.

I would appreciate any advice or any way to improve my level ... (ok, I'll play, play and play again :roll: )

Thanks alot for your help.

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:42 am
by virgo
Please find enclosed the sgf file of my 5th round game at Bochumer Bambus 2013.

I would appreciate any advice or any way to improve my level ... (ok, I'll play, play and play again :roll: )

Thanks alot for your help.

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 2:58 am
by SoDesuNe
Some comments - no limit or warranty =)

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:20 am
by skydyr
virgo wrote:Please find enclosed the sgf file of my 4th round game at Bochumer Bambus 2013.

I would appreciate any advice or any way to improve my level ... (ok, I'll play, play and play again :roll: )

Thanks alot for your help.


Edit: Nevermind, I'm not thinking.

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:46 am
by virgo
SoDesuNe wrote:Some comments - no limit or warranty =)



Thanks alot your comment on 50, 59 and 66 are options I didn't take.

50 : I thought B would answer O4 so A could play A on 52. Quite naïve.
59 : I was a bit afraid to die on the weak group on the middle bottom. I probably could escape easily and that could have prevented the black moyo
66 : Wasn't it one of the last moment to prevent Black moyo to become too big ?

Thanks again.

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:32 am
by SoDesuNe
I just realized I commented more on Black's position and you seem to be White ^^
Regarding the Moyo: You could always play O17 either after Black K16 (move #9) or instead of White F3 (move #6). White R14 (move #12) high at Q14 also helps and makes in my opinion better shape with R10. White R7 (move #28) at M5, chasing Black in the open and then play something like Q7 (induced), would also keep Black weaker and strengthen your bottom group.
If Black further escapes into the center, you can erase his Moyo naturally.
The real problems seems to be White C4 (move #38), although I'm pondering whether C3 (move #36) is not good either because you end up too weak at the bottom. I think once Black attacks your group there the game is over. The Moyo is the least of your concerns then.

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:53 am
by virgo
SoDesuNe wrote:I just realized I commented more on Black's position and you seem to be White ^^


No problem :lol:

SoDesuNe wrote:Regarding the Moyo: You could always play O17 either after Black K16 (move #9) or instead of White F3 (move #6). White R14 (move #12) high at Q14 also helps and makes in my opinion better shape with R10. White R7 (move #28) at M5, chasing Black in the open and then play something like Q7 (induced), would also keep Black weaker and strengthen your bottom group.


Indeed, like most "strong DDK", I have thought about M5 (move #28) but I choose an other weaker option. This is a valuable advise. Thanks

SoDesuNe wrote:If Black further escapes into the center, you can erase his Moyo naturally.
The real problems seems to be White C4 (move #38), although I'm pondering whether C3 (move #36) is not good either because you end up too weak at the bottom. I think once Black attacks your group there the game is over. The Moyo is the least of your concerns then.


100% agree. Am I too concerned about "seeing territories" ? (move #28 and san-san invasion - move #36). These choices brought many unpredicted drawbacks.

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:56 am
by virgo
Dear SoDesuNe,

Could I have your point of view about move #96 ? I thought it was my last chance to come back and I thought I could live there. Was it a dream or did I make a mistake to live ?

In short, is #96 overplay ?

Thanks

Re: My journal - First SDK, then Shodan

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 1:47 am
by SoDesuNe
virgo wrote:100% agree. Am I too concerned about "seeing territories" ?


Maybe, but that's not uncommon among us aspiring players : D The easy solution is to count regulary (around move #30, #50, #100 says Jowa : ) ).

Move #96 is an overplay, yes. There should be no way for White to live.
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