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Currently 6k on KGS. Influence-oriented :-) Influence-oriented High Handicap Fuseki as WhiteMy friend Azatoth and I use to play high handicap games, both for fun and teaching. Such games give White an interesting fuseki strategy problem. Since Black starts so much ahead in the balance of influence, White has to shift the balance before she can afford invasions. If not, invading will result in Black developping extra influence, making the game harder for White as Black's potential is growing. As Azatoth was getting stronger, I found myself needing more and more early influence in order to maintain a playable position throughout the game. That is, not having to do a speculative invasion into a huge moyo after a few dozens moves. Here is the opening from one of our 7-stone games that you might find interesting. Please feel free to comment.
White then challenges Black on the top side with the light combination of
When Black bravely attacks with
After
Black's tenuki at
The simple jump of
After some preparatory moves, White launches the double attack of Black has some cash, but is behind in the balance of power and retains several invasion points. Eventually White was able to convert his whole moyo, invaded the last corner and won the game.
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