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This is the usual continuation.

is the right move almost unconditionally. The spacing of

can change.
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If you must go through to

in this case I think the right shape is made with

and

here. The reason this is bad is because of the opening at
a that Black can exploit. I didn't read much ahead, but because of that I think a Black play at B and onwards would put White in a world of pain.
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This is the likely continuation. White has a serious defect at
a which Black will most definitely exploit. In fact, I think playing at
a instead of

would be much better. I still prefer Black in this situation, partly because he has sente. Of course,
b is a big point in the endgame.
Just my thoughts. I'd love to be corrected if stronger players find problems with my variations.
