Standard Opening 4 / Review With AI

Moves 1 to 10  

AI doesn't like leaving the cut at a. loses about 1 point says KataGo. When White doesn't but approaches with , the game is level again.

Moves 11 to 20  

pincers. prefers for a specific measure, combining and

KataGo thinks after White should cut at a. After the lower right becomes hot. An alternative for is b. An interesting variation is at c:

Variation  

KataGo prefers this variation. Instead of at , it ataris from the other side to form a bamboo joint, then forces again at . After , White attacks at a. Notice the bizarre double empty triangle at .

Moves 21 to 30  

Using a driving tesuji of sorts, makes a hanging connection in sente so that next can cut.

KataGo thinks that this is a forced sequence.

Moves 31 to 40  

The pattern continues in a one way street.

Not accordintg to KataGo: can be at . For KataGo wants to connect:

Variation  

After Katago thinks the ladder at b is almost equivalent with the cut at ''a'.

Moves 41 to 48  

Finally KataGo thinks both players could mix in a. If then continues the fighting. If at then at .