Missed throw-in in Professional Game?

judicata · Post by **judicata** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:26 am

I was reviewing this game and the position below came up. White resigned after 7, but I can't imagine why 'a' wasn't played? Sure, black didn't need the point, but why play gote with 3/5? Is the game record wrong? Did neither player see it?

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HermanHiddema · Post by **HermanHiddema** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:33 am

judicata wrote:I was reviewing this game and the position below came up. White resigned after 7, but I can't imagine why 'a' wasn't played? Sure, black didn't need the point, but why play gote with 3/5? Is the game record wrong? Did neither player see it?

This is why:

:b5:

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judicata · Post by **judicata** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:39 am

Ah ha! Thanks.

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Missed throw-in in Professional Game?

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