Life In 19x19

Well going a little further was to give D13 an easier time being pulled out just in case. But I think your move is better...thank you! Very helpful post

I think this is enough for going further this game Thanks!

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I never really understood why the two space approach is considered pincer-proof. Isn't there still a valid one space low pincer response? (To both high and low approaches)

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Ahhhh that stings...just heading out for a quick errand, then I'll respond. My first instinct is f16...or e15? But then again I don't know how that works out, I'll read it out then

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I didn't mean that the wall alone was worth less than the territory, but that if he got a solid 30-40 points on the right AND a sizable territory on the top side I'd be putting all my hopes into that one wall; and I also have no other stones geared towards the center at this time, so its a flimsy ...

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