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Beginner Move Function Problem 2
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  Difficulty: Beginner   Keywords: MiddleGame, Strategy, Problem

The second in the series, again, chosen at random from my games on KGS. Black to play. Please match the moves a through g with the functions given below:

[Diagram]
What function do the marked moves have for Black?

  1. Attempt to run out to the center with a weak stone.
  2. Destroy shape, threaten to capture stones.
  3. Enclose potential territory, create an open skirt for the opponent.
  4. Kikashi - a forcing move.
  5. Endgame move to reduce territory.
  6. Create a loose, large-scale moyo.
  7. Lightly reduce (keshi) a white moyo.

Bonus: Which of these moves are/aren't worth thinking about at this point? (Even I wouldn't be confident to say which is actually the best - in fact, the best is probably none of the above)

Beginner Move Function Problem 2 Solution



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