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2008-11-10

Problem diagram.
Black plays.

Source:
American Go Journal, Vol. 20, No. 3, Aug 1985, p. 19
"Getting the Most Out of the Opening", Ohira Shuzo 9p

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Correct.
Black is eager to extend to the splendid point at 1. If White defends the lower side with 2 and 4, Black 5 forms an ideal position in the upper right.


White variation.
White can try the standard move at 4 to erase Black's potential, but Black correctly defends the upper side with 5. White 10 finishes a standard reducing sequence, but Black seizes the initiative with 11 to build up power in the center, and White cannot easily settle his upper right group.


White variation.
Earlier, White might think that extending at 2 is big, but 3 extends Black's sphere of influence. White can try the shoulder hit at 4 to limit Black's influence, but through the rest of this sequence, White has a group of weak floating stones and a difficult position to play.


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