Life In 19x19

Hi all -

I took a look at this game of mine from the other day, and annotated it with several variations - but recognizing that I am only a 17-18k (on KGS and IGS) and only just learning the basics, I know I could benefit a lot from some stronger eyes considering what I myself have looked at. I'd appreciate any critiques you'd like to offer - I know I've fallen into a few of my own pet traps (playing too slowly, missing bigger moves, trying too hard to capture a big group even when the chances are slim and the only way I could pull it off is with significant opponent mistakes) but I'm sure there are plenty of other weaknesses I could use help with in this game. I won by a fair margin, but I know the game was pretty loosely played.

Thanks for any feedback you care to offer,

Todd (DrQuantum)

I have some comments from earlier on in the game.

Overall white just made more mistakes than black did. Take some time to look up common moves in the opening - joseki and fuseki - to improve your judgement in the early parts of the game.

Hi Todd, Points of interest:

• broken shape -- see also Toothpaste.
• How to use your power to attack.
• 141 -- Life-and-death.

A few comments on the opening.

Thanks much for your replies.... Very helpful!