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Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:32 pm
by Solomon
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Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm31 Prisoners: I was mostly debating between 'a' and 'b'. Again, each move has their pros and cons:
a
Pro: Safe, keeps MW's group in check.
Con: Looks a little slow; the pincer (around 'x') can make anyone feel a little claustrophobic.
b
Pro: Prevents the pincer, speedier.
Con: Still leaves aji in the group, letting W get c not only ensures his group has no weakness, but also weakens my group. It's a move that stabilizes his group and destabilizes mine. 'b' doesn't exactly mean my group is safe, i.e. he could still pincer around 'd' if I play elsewhere. Either way I'd have to ignore his 'c' and play a move like 'e'. This kind of play is not something I enjoy.
The length of how much I wrote for each cons speaks for why I chose a.
Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:25 am
by Magicwand
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if i give black a chance to play 37 then he will gain too many points
i am trying to make him create another weak group so i can erase his points naturally.
he already has one weak group on top..so that shouldnt be too hard..
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Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:42 am
by Jedo
Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:48 pm
by pancake
Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:24 am
by Solomon
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Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm31 Prisoners: Even if my corner group is safe, the second worst thing after dying is getting sealed. Not only does this move help prevent getting sealed in, but it also puts some pressure on White's top group as well. I expect White to support his stone with an extension around 'a', but perhaps it is a little insipid - MW can get pretty creative, so I'll see what he tries to do.
Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:33 am
by Magicwand
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Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:46 am
by Solomon
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Click Here To Show Diagram Code [go]$$Bcm31 Prisoners: 'a' is my privilege, but is there a need to play here straight away? Without a doubt White can live at the top, but sealing him in is sufficient. It also bridges my two groups together which can't be a bad thing at all. However,since my corner group is pretty much safe and now I have sente, I figure now would be a good time to put some pressure on this group.
Also, why am I doing this when it's 2:45am here + I have an exam in 5 hours...zzz.
Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:05 am
by Magicwand
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since i think i am ahead ... i will play weak move to secure life.
it is weak but if you compare that with black playing knight move on me as below.... i dont think it is weak at all.
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Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:55 pm
by Magicwand
i will have to say his last attack was wrong direction.
i can say that because i feel that below attack looks better than his.
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Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:57 pm
by Solomon
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Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:44 pm
by Joaz Banbeck
I'm not impressed with either of Araban's last two moves. The area around 'a', and 'b' are miai. And besides, white always has 'c'. So black playing at 'b' seems rather tepid and maybe even aji keshi.
But a move like 'd' is huge for both sides. Had I been black with sente on move 39, I would have played something around there.
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Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:27 pm
by Magicwand
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Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 5:01 pm
by RedStick
Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 5:40 pm
by Solomon
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Re: Araban vs Magicwand II
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 5:51 pm
by Magicwand
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