Hi all -

I took a look at this game of mine from the other day, and annotated it with several variations - but recognizing that I am only a 17-18k (on KGS and IGS) and only just learning the basics, I know I could benefit a lot from some stronger eyes considering what I myself have looked at. I'd appreciate any critiques you'd like to offer - I know I've fallen into a few of my own pet traps (playing too slowly, missing bigger moves, trying too hard to capture a big group even when the chances are slim and the only way I could pull it off is with significant opponent mistakes) but I'm sure there are plenty of other weaknesses I could use help with in this game. I won by a fair margin, but I know the game was pretty loosely played.

Thanks for any feedback you care to offer,

Todd (DrQuantum)

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Todd K. Pedlar
Associate Professor of Physics, Luther College
Decorah, IA

I have some comments from earlier on in the game.

Overall white just made more mistakes than black did. Take some time to look up common moves in the opening - joseki and fuseki - to improve your judgement in the early parts of the game.

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"You have to walk before you can run. Black 1 was a walking move.
I blushed inwardly to recall the ignorant thoughts that had gone through
my mind before, when I had not realized the true worth of Black 1."
-Kageyama Toshiro on proper moves

Hi Todd, Points of interest:

• broken shape -- see also Toothpaste.
• How to use your power to attack.
• 141 -- Life-and-death.

A few comments on the opening.

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The Adkins Principle:
At some point, doesn't thinking have to go on?
— Winona Adkins

Visualize whirled peas.

Everything with love. Stay safe.

Thanks much for your replies.... Very helpful!

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Todd K. Pedlar
Associate Professor of Physics, Luther College
Decorah, IA