I’m curious about what other possible moves can black (or white) made.
Like is it possible to capture white’s group?
And are there game-changing moves for black?
Or is white’s center forming group the winning game group in this game?
Thanks!
2 edits: more details lol
3rd edit: We discussed about what what were some flaw moves are some possible variations after black 41. It’s quite interesting to look at that white group in the center.
My opponent believed move 51 was game-changing, but I disagree because white still wins the big top territory. But we both agree that move 47 was a big flaw for black.
For variations, we thought of a few and share 'em here. And this is after white 38.
Black L4, White K6, Black K9…
5th edit: I ran out of possible variations that can happen after black 41…
But I believe that the white group in the center is a game-winning group, unless otherwise.
It is an interesting puzzle to look, but for me as a 20kyu and playing go for about 2-3 weeks, I can’t think about what can win make black win like this…
Anyway, thanks for checking it out and reviewing this game!
Posted a review on your game - hopefully it helps!
As for your questions, move 47 was what lost black the game. Move 51 would have been cool IF and only if L and M5 were still alive.
I don’t think the game was over after move 38 - there might still be some opportunities for a black invasion of the top left corner, and good endgame could have easily shifted the balance for black. There is always the possibility of a major ko fight breaking out as well (you may not know about those yet, but they can change a game in an instant).
I am a little confused about Black G11 and White F10, but if White captured G11 instead, my guess would be that it’d be a free move to Black? And would F9 be a good response for that? Or would I still have to connect with H9?
:o
edit: Nevermind, I see that atari. ><’ lol
edit 2: wait no. ahhh. nevermind again, i’m back to confusion, i mean. edit 3
Yeah, my apologies, fstop. I got back to confusion about this white response on the second variation(?? it’s at that light blue branch). D:
Because putting Black at G11 and having White respond with G12 leaves Black G11 at atari, and then a capture.
Why is Black G9 a good response rather than extending Black G11?
I added more variations around those moves.
It’s probably impossible to understand the reason behind every moves. You can only play more and get stronger
