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.
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:
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
.
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.
The pattern continues in a one way street.
Not accordintg to KataGo:
can be at
. For
KataGo wants to connect:
Finally KataGo thinks both players could mix in a. If
then
continues the fighting. If
at
then
at
.