Today's problem comes frome GoGoD 1921-07-05a, between Segoe Kensaku (W) and Karigane Junichi, both 6 dan. Elf reckons that lost 22% in winrate, assuming 7½% komi. OC, this was a no komi game. Both the human play and the AI choice are textbook plays.
makes a base for White in the top right and then makes a one space extension to secure the neighboring Black group on the top side. The stands in the bottom left, and after White jumps to securing White on the bottom side.
The slide, , undercuts the White group and secures the Black group. It is an important play for both groups. responds with the jump attachment to the 3-3 in the corner.
Given the big gap from e3 to k3 and that c10 is low, I'm going to say white c2 is not a severe attack so top is more important. If white defends at g4 then is a good time for black to take the corner.
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Speculatively: Current position: 1. I only see either M17 or N18. N18 seems more normal shape but in this case I'm not sure. A B move at Q12 will be urgent soon. 2. P9 may eventually be big 3. C13 is nice. 4. D2 is big, but seems submissive when there is such a big gap from C3 to K3.
Opp to play 1. M17 is obvious. to settle W's weak group and weak shape, leaving big follow ups at F17 and R18/R11 2. O5 is very nice. 3. C2 is a big point with some attack 4. F5 builds the lower side.
Past: 1. Seems balanced. On upper side, B's two space seems overconcentrated, but B has sente to attack W's shape, so perhaps I actually like B overall. Still, W's wide extension at E3 to K3 seems hard to punish.
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