The Side that Tries to Capture Usually Gets the Worst of It

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The Side that Tries to Capture Usually Gets the Worst of It

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Yo Kagen, 9-dan: In professional go, the side that tries to capture a group usually gets the worst of it. This game is a striking example.
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