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TA 1999 Problem 4 solution
Keywords: Shape, Problem
White 1 here is a key point of shape. (Solution given by Kim Seong-june 6d.)
With the marked white stone in place White has a very good follow-up sequence with White 1 and 3 here. White has secured the corner, constructed perfect shape, and give Black serious shape problems on the side. The recommended answer is an example of a play that is 'almost sente'. It isn't claimed that Black must answer it directly; but if Black doesn't, White has a great deal to look forward to here.
In the actual game White attacked with 1 and 3, but was in trouble after Black played 4.
Obviously White 1 is a good move if Black doesn't answer. The question I have is if the 1-2 exchange is favourable for White. Is Black's clamp less threatening now ? --Dieter Charles So now White has covered the cut (at the point of 1) in sente. That means that White can attack more strongly on the outside. I like White 3 as shown, from the point of view of direction. This page is part of the Trigantius archives. This is a copy of the living page "TA 1999 Problem 4 solution" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |