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Author:  Krama [ Sun May 25, 2014 10:59 am ]
Post subject:  Too passive?
Here is a game that I played today, and the more I play the more I notice this huge flaw in my play. My opening was a bit better, up to a point where I had at least 20 point advantage. However I was shocked when I barely won by 6.5 points. I thought I had strong groups and that I could fight easily, but my opponent found some really good moves that ruined my plans.

Could you point out some big mistakes that I made? I kinda feel I did make a lot of mistakes, perhaps not in opening but in middle game fighting.

Like the first dumb mistake was G16.



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Author:  EdLee [ Sun May 25, 2014 7:31 pm ]
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Author:  Krama [ Mon May 26, 2014 12:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Too passive?
Thank you for the review.

I actually wanted to play Q9, F6 and I was thinking about making a one space less jump with the top left group, just as you pointed it out.

How do I get rid of these bad habits?

Like, I could have played those moves, but something bothered me and I decided not to, wish I could just bash these stupid moves out of my head.
Author:  EdLee [ Mon May 26, 2014 1:33 am ]
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You're welcome.
Krama wrote:
How do I get rid of these bad habits?
Very good question, also very common question.

- Work hard. Work very hard.
- Find a good teacher.

Rinse and repeat. Without access to a good teacher, there are good books;
have your games reviewed, either here or on KGS, etc.

You still need a good eye to sort out the good advice and good comments.
Krama wrote:
Like the first dumb mistake was G16.
What makes you think it's a mistake ? It's the correct, local, shared vital point for both B and W.
Author:  Joaz Banbeck [ Mon May 26, 2014 12:26 pm ]
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I have only one comment: about move 35. I don't know that it is better, but it is NOT passive.
Author:  Krama [ Mon May 26, 2014 3:18 pm ]
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Joaz Banbeck , thank you for the vast explanation. I think I should pay more attention at those kind of moves.
Author:  cyclops [ Tue May 27, 2014 3:44 pm ]
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Joaz Banbeck wrote:
I have only one comment: about move 35. I don't know that it is better, but it is NOT passive.


In your last variation for move 35 ( at d2 ) b has the two stones edge squeeze for a nice profit. I think.
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