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9x9 against PC
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Author:  SuprunP [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:53 am ]
Post subject:  9x9 against PC
Hi everyone!

Would you be so kind to comment on the following game which I played against the most difficult level of my PC programme?

Thanks.
Author:  Joaz Banbeck [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 9x9 against PC
Overall, you played a good game. You had just a few inaccuracies, but no serious mistakes. :clap: It was still possible to win it up to the last 3 moves. ( Look at the variation on move 29 )




( The long sequences that I show in the middle game were chosen rather quickly, and may not be best. The are just examples of how play might proceed )
Author:  Dusk Eagle [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 9x9 against PC
When two lone stones are touching, whoever gets the next move in the area has a huge 2-stones-to-1 advantage. Therefore, when your opponent touches your stone, like on move 3, you should usually respond with an extend or a hane. Because you didn't, your opponent got an advantage (and actually was able to capture the stone you placed on move 4 as well), and after that it was difficult to catch up due to the small board size. You actually did have an opportunity to though: at move 20, it's not necessary to defend the bottom, so you can play the big endgame on the left side.

P.S. Joaz, you reviewed the computer's play ;).
Author:  Joaz Banbeck [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 9x9 against PC
I thought the computer needed some help. :lol:
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