BQM 91 / Bugcat's Press

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bugcat: If I may weigh in on a discussion old enough to drink and vote in large parts of the world, would it be so bad to press?

[Diagram]

Black ignores immediately

Dieter: my count

  • White: ~ 60-
    • top left: 25
    • bottom left: 17
    • bottom right (assuming A): ~10
    • bottom potential: ?
    • the cut at B: ?
    • komi: 6,5
  • Black: ~ 85
    • top 4 lines considered territory: 44
    • next 5 lines considered potential: ~70/2=35
    • right side (2 stones) ~5
    • sente: ?
[Diagram]

Black ignores after defending


If Black doesn't ignore, then I think we can all agree that White has gained.

Dieter: not sure. The cut at B is smaller now. W9 is important, I agree.

[Diagram]

Black doesn't ignore


I don't have the impression that White is obliged to play anything too unusual here.


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