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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:13 pm
by Magicwand
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:16 pm
by Solomon
I think I would prefer the simpler kosumi here:
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0Doesn't leave the double peep at E15. Puts more pressure on C12. It is a more solid move that just seems to work better with the tengen stone. Furthermore, guaranteed connection to D14. Has clear follow-ups, e.g: D11 for pressing White down to build thickness.
Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:02 pm
by Kirby
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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His contact play feels rough, but I should definitely respond to it. That's because I need to continue to separate the two week groups.
Playing this way is bad, because it gives white aji to work with. For example:
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0I predict the following:
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0The reason I want to play
is because I don't want white to play this
:
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0My second prediction for how he will play is like this:
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0But I think I'll be OK with this
:
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:50 am
by Magicwand
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:11 am
by Kirby
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:38 am
by Aphelion
Is it me or is Kirby transforming into Magicwand.
Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:41 am
by Marcus
Aphelion wrote: Is it me or is Kirby transforming into Magicwand.
LOL ... actually, I think this game will give us a good idea concerning what Magicwand is trying to teach us all. Kirby has obviously re-assessed some of his thoughts about the game because of the Magicwand series, and we now get to see if that knowledge can be transferred and applied to a new game and a different opponent.
I think this lends a lot of weight to Magicwand's style of teaching in his Malkovich games. I'm not saying we should ALL play like Magicwand, but we need to learn the lessons he's giving.
Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:02 am
by Magicwand
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0this added comment will help you shorten thinking time.
added comment:
i will explain how i select my next move.
there are only 2 moves that are possible (i think that everyone agree with that statement). what i played and below.
black's following move with 2 will steal my eye space and i have to escape to the middle..
then..my marked stones will die! i didnt read the variation but i know it will happen. and if it happens then my two white stone will be lonely.
what i played at least gives me possible life and put more pressure on two black stone.
also it has more traps for black to make mistake.
after my move i dont know what will happen so i didnt read any further.
i will read only when i know how he plays. because that path is the only way for me to go.
now..i see kerby and other players who draw 10 possible variations and think about everything. my advice to them and observers is..you dont have to kill yourself with reading. it is simple as "this is only way for me to go so i will move here. whatever happens i will worry about it later"
i hope my thinking pattern helps shorten everyone's thinking time. i hope..
$$Wcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:38 am
by Kirby
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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I basically have two options.
This:
$$Bcm1 Choice 1
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 Choice 1and this:
$$Bcm1 Choice 2
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 Choice 2I expect something like the following from Choice 1:
$$Bcm1
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 This is kind of dangerous for me. Also, I feel like connecting with
, because of the cutting points that I leave if I connect with a move like "a".
If I go with Choice 2, I expect something like this:
$$Bcm1 white 4 might protect the cut at b
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 white 4 might protect the cut at bI feel a lot better about the fight with Choice 2. It weakens his marked stones significantly.
Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:49 pm
by Magicwand
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:26 pm
by Kirby
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:29 pm
by Magicwand
$$Wcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:41 pm
by Kirby
$$Wcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:46 pm
by Magicwand
$$Wcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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Re: 47. Magicwand vs. Kirby, part 5
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 4:14 pm
by Kirby
$$Wcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
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I considered:
$$Wcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Wcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0I think "a" is biggest. It weakens his two stones on the right, in particular.
Next, I predict the following:
$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0
Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm1 Prisoners: W=0, B=0Which is still fine for me.
I'd like to split white more, but
, above, is too great for weakening the right side.
is because I don't want white to play this 
:
, because of the cutting points that I leave if I connect with a move like "a".
, above, is too great for weakening the right side.