I thought the game was pretty even for a long time. I thought that I was behind when white played 88. I was probably behind before that, but I can't quite pinpoint the moment I started falling behind.
A game without fights
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A game without fights
I had an opportunity to play an even game against a stronger player online. It was a quick (10m + 3x30s) and unrated game, so my opponent probably didn't play up to his true strength. Nevertheless, such games are good learning opportunities, so I am posting it here hoping to get some reviews from stronger players. Thanks in advance!
I thought the game was pretty even for a long time. I thought that I was behind when white played 88. I was probably behind before that, but I can't quite pinpoint the moment I started falling behind.
I thought the game was pretty even for a long time. I thought that I was behind when white played 88. I was probably behind before that, but I can't quite pinpoint the moment I started falling behind.
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Re: A game without fights
black was ahead and started to lose from 51.
almost all moves after 51 seems timid or wrong direction.
almost all moves after 51 seems timid or wrong direction.
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Re: A game without fights
since I can't figure out how to post sgf files. I'll just comment here.
Move 14 - looks like the wrong move by white.
Move 24 - seems wrong by white again.
Move 46- The lower left joseki is obviously unfavorable for white . He had c8 already, so he should have played different to get sente.
Move 49 - doesn't seem necessary.
Move 51- This is definitely not necessary now. You lost a move here, this is where white starts catching up. Instead of this move you could have played the move white played at 52.
Move 57 - This move seems too loose. After white invades I can't see any good responses for black.
Move 65 - your peep move seems aji keshi. see below
Move 73 - this diagonal move seems really small, a jump to the center like k11 seems bigger.
Move 14 - looks like the wrong move by white.
Move 24 - seems wrong by white again.
Move 46- The lower left joseki is obviously unfavorable for white . He had c8 already, so he should have played different to get sente.
Move 49 - doesn't seem necessary.
Move 51- This is definitely not necessary now. You lost a move here, this is where white starts catching up. Instead of this move you could have played the move white played at 52.
Move 57 - This move seems too loose. After white invades I can't see any good responses for black.
Move 65 - your peep move seems aji keshi. see below
Move 73 - this diagonal move seems really small, a jump to the center like k11 seems bigger.
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Re: A game without fights
Thanks for the comments!
I missed these in the game. One of my bigger weaknesses is playing slow/unnecessary moves. Should I have played on the bottom side instead? Or is it bigger to protect that gap on the top side?Eizero wrote:Move 49 - doesn't seem necessary.
Move 51- This is definitely not necessary now. You lost a move here, this is where white starts catching up. Instead of this move you could have played the move white played at 52.
What would be a good move instead and what do you think my most important in-game goal should be at that point?Eizero wrote:Move 57 - This move seems too loose. After white invades I can't see any good responses for black.
I always forget about this descent...Eizero wrote:Move 65 - your peep move seems aji keshi. see below
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Re: A game without fights
at Move 51 you definitely should have went l6 it looks huge.
For move 57? I'm not sure actually. maybe this?
In bottom left his shape is defective.
edit: Maybe 3 for black instead of 1 is better. black plays 3 first, then white goes 5 and then play the point to the right of 1.
For move 57? I'm not sure actually. maybe this?
In bottom left his shape is defective.
edit: Maybe 3 for black instead of 1 is better. black plays 3 first, then white goes 5 and then play the point to the right of 1.
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Re: A game without fights
Maybe your opponent let you beat yourself. Too much small and passive play.
Edited goof.
Too much small and passive play.Edited goof.
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