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10-20-2017 , 08:17 PM

deh

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White - Pips 185

Black - Pips 161
Black to Play 2-2
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Which 4pt is better to make?

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10-20-2017 , 08:42 PM

Eric

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Yours. White can't put any pressure on your back two, and has three blots within easy striking distance of them. Unstack your 6 point.

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10-20-2017 , 09:00 PM

Robertie

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It's a question of relative improvement. Making the 21-point improves your back position, but 6/4(2) is an enormous improvement in your front position.

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10-20-2017 , 09:01 PM

deh

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Originally Posted by e_holle

Yours. White can't put any pressure on your back two, and has three blots within easy striking distance of them. Unstack your 6 point.

Well, White is making her 3pt and Black's 2pt anchor will remain there in many cases for a while.

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10-20-2017 , 11:55 PM

Eric

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Originally Posted by deh

Well, White is making her 3pt and Black's 2pt anchor will remain there in many cases for a while.

True, but there is no follow up. No builders and no attack. White can only clear two of the blots.

And what Bill said.

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