(;GM[1]FF[4]CA[UTF-8]AP[CGoban:2]ST[2] RU[Japanese]SZ[19]KM[6.50] PW[Tsurukame]PB[RazorBrain]BR[10k]DT[2003-11-08]PC[The Kiseido Go Server (KGS) at http://kgs.kiseido.com/]C[Tsurukame [-\]: have a nice game RazorBrain [10k?\]: onegaishimasu? Tsurukame [-\]: yes, onegaishimasu Tsurukame [-\]: :) RazorBrain [10k?\]: thank you Tsurukame [-\]: let's take a look Tsurukame [-\]: thank you too ] ;B[qp]CR[qp] ;W[dq]CR[dq]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: And how do you say thank you for a game at the end? ] ;B[pc]CR[pc]C[Tsurukame [-\]: arigato gozaimashita (thank you in a polite way) RazorBrain [10k?\]: oha n arigato gozaimashita ] ;W[dc]CR[dc]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: I'll remember that RazorBrain [10k?\]: thanks RazorBrain [10k?\]: oh and Tsurukame [-\]: :) ] ;B[oq]CR[oq] ;W[qj]CR[qj] ;B[qe]CR[qe] ;W[qm]CR[qm] (;B[fd]CR[fd] ;W[de]CR[de] ;B[jd]CR[jd]C[Tsurukame [-\]: see? RazorBrain [10k?\]: no RazorBrain [10k?\]: what do you mean shape in the game? Tsurukame [-\]: the position Tsurukame [-\]: in the game it ended this way RazorBrain [10k?\]: right but I played it backwards RazorBrain [10k?\]: :) Tsurukame [-\]: yes but when we look at this position we don;t know the order RazorBrain [10k?\]: yes I see know Tsurukame [-\]: so we can assume you played K16 first Tsurukame [-\]: because that's bigger than F16 RazorBrain [10k?\]: I was not looking at the end whole board shape in my head when I played F16 Tsurukame [-\]: it can help us tell if our moves were played at maxumum efficiency ] ;W[co]CR[co]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: yes and with corect timing, no? Tsurukame [-\]: right RazorBrain [10k?\]: now I played the left side ] ;B[jq]CR[jq]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: oops no Tsurukame [-\]: you played here ] (;W[hq]CR[hq]C[Tsurukame [-\]: this gives about same amount of cash as the sequence before Tsurukame [-\]: but it threatens N3 as well RazorBrain [10k?\]: but leting me play c10 does not do anything for white's left side points does it? ] ;B[cj]CR[cj] ;W[ch]CR[ch] ;B[cm]LB[cf:B][fq:A][mq:C]CR[cm]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: I'm curious Tsurukame [-\]: so far it's ok Tsurukame [-\]: yes? RazorBrain [10k?\]: why did you play H3 Tsurukame [-\]: i was threatening N3 RazorBrain [10k?\]: instead of d or c 10 RazorBrain [10k?\]: I htink I understand Tsurukame [-\]: sorry? Tsurukame [-\]: look Tsurukame [-\]: i get a and b here Tsurukame [-\]: and c next Tsurukame [-\]: if i played the left side instead Tsurukame [-\]: here RazorBrain [10k?\]: gotcha Tsurukame [-\]: A and B are territories Tsurukame [-\]: and i can attack strongly at C ] ;W[mq]CR[mq]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: plus you have to worry about my invasion Tsurukame [-\]: so this was a more efficient play RazorBrain [10k?\]: thank you ] ;B[lp]CR[lp] ;W[mp]CR[mp] ;B[mo]CR[mo] ;W[op]CR[op] ;B[pp]CR[pp] ;W[no]CR[no] ;B[lo]CR[lo] ;W[nm]CR[nm]C[Tsurukame [-\]: it was easy to make a strong shape Tsurukame [-\]: now your stones at the bottom are a target RazorBrain [10k?\]: right ] ;B[fq]CR[fq]C[Tsurukame [-\]: you attacked here ] (;W[ip]CR[ip]C[Tsurukame [-\]: but you're the one under pressure RazorBrain [10k?\]: I was surprised by j4 RazorBrain [10k?\]: I expected f4 Tsurukame [-\]: J4 is leaning on the stronger group RazorBrain [10k?\]: right RazorBrain [10k?\]: can you explain how yours worked here Tsurukame [-\]: ok Tsurukame [-\]: i play close to the strong group and, if you react, i gather power Tsurukame [-\]: for example Tsurukame [-\]: if you don;t react RazorBrain [10k?\]: yes that stone is definately short of breathe at this point :) Tsurukame [-\]: :) RazorBrain [10k?\]: which I didn't Tsurukame [-\]: if you don't react here, it means you strenghten the weaker stone RazorBrain [10k?\]: I played e4 right? Tsurukame [-\]: build a wall on the east ] (;B[ep]CR[ep]C[Tsurukame [-\]: but you need many stones to make that weak stone safe ] ;W[dn]CR[dn]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: what do you mean stregthen the weaker stone Tsurukame [-\]: another leaning attack Tsurukame [-\]: one on the north ] ;B[ej]CR[ej] ;W[in]CR[in]C[Tsurukame [-\]: now this is a serious threat against the strong group Tsurukame [-\]: i already played 2 moves against it RazorBrain [10k?\]: and the weak group is all but gone Tsurukame [-\]: right Tsurukame [-\]: add one more wall here ] ;B[lm]CR[lm] ;W[fm]CR[fm]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: now I have 3 groups to worry about Tsurukame [-\]: then complete the capture RazorBrain [10k?\]: well two as one is already gone Tsurukame [-\]: :) Tsurukame [-\]: think of a leaning attack as of buiding an arena RazorBrain [10k?\]: I managed to save only one of the three Tsurukame [-\]: then complete the arena RazorBrain [10k?\]: and the arena is finished ] ;B[dp]CR[dp] ;W[cp]CR[cp] ;B[cq]CR[cq] ;W[cr]CR[cr] ;B[bq]CR[bq] ;W[er]CR[er]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: but you are the lion here and I am the Christian ] ;B[fr]CR[fr]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: :) Tsurukame [-\]: :) ] ;W[br]CR[br] ;B[hr]CR[hr]C[Tsurukame [-\]: this was a very good move Tsurukame [-\]: you had to continue the idea ] ;W[ir]CR[ir]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: but it failed RazorBrain [10k?\]: sorry ] (;B[eg]CR[eg]C[Tsurukame [-\]: no problem :) RazorBrain [10k?\]: I just missed that one several times Tsurukame [-\]: it was a difficult game Tsurukame [-\]: i guess it drained you out RazorBrain [10k?\]: :) Tsurukame [-\]: :) ] ;W[cf]CR[cf]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: so if I sacrifice e18 Tsurukame [-\]: let's suppose you didn't play that ] (;B[eb]CR[eb] ;W[db]LB[db:D][eb:C][cf:B][eg:A]C[Tsurukame [-\]: i had to answer these RazorBrain [10k?\]: right Tsurukame [-\]: so you've got a nice moyo RazorBrain [10k?\]: I wanted to be proactive with the left group before you snacked on it :) RazorBrain [10k?\]: I see that q17 is bigger in the end Tsurukame [-\]: E18 is just a kikashi RazorBrain [10k?\]: kikashi? Tsurukame [-\]: kikashi=useful move RazorBrain [10k?\]: thank you RazorBrain [10k?\]: meaning Tsurukame [-\]: useful forcing move, more precise RazorBrain [10k?\]: it prepares for somehting later Tsurukame [-\]: yes, just staying there it serves some purpose RazorBrain [10k?\]: like a forcing move Tsurukame [-\]: for example Tsurukame [-\]: yes, like a forcing move RazorBrain [10k?\]: can be ignored if needed Tsurukame [-\]: same as A-B if you want RazorBrain [10k?\]: okay Tsurukame [-\]: it makes white's advancing dificult Tsurukame [-\]: same for C-D Tsurukame [-\]: so can ignore that area now ] (;B[fc]CR[fc]C[Tsurukame [-\]: this was small RazorBrain [10k?\]: right RazorBrain [10k?\]: I was uncomfortable with it Tsurukame [-\]: not small at all Tsurukame [-\]: but there are bigger/better moves ] ;W[jr]CR[jr]C[Tsurukame [-\]: the moment i got a chance, i defended here ] ;B[nr]CR[nr] ;W[mr]CR[mr] (;B[mc]CR[mc]C[Tsurukame [-\]: you didn't notice the danger RazorBrain [10k?\]: what was the threat ] ;W[lj]TR[lm][lo][mo][lp][jq]CR[lj]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: to make you defend Tsurukame [-\]: i explained earlir Tsurukame [-\]: the attack on these 5 stones was very strong now RazorBrain [10k?\]: I moaned when you played this Tsurukame [-\]: :) RazorBrain [10k?\]: interesting RazorBrain [10k?\]: okay ] ;B[ml]CR[ml] ;W[nj]CR[nj]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: because I almost made that move instead of n17 RazorBrain [10k?\]: I din't see all of those working to gether to make a moyo Tsurukame [-\]: the game's getting easier for white now Tsurukame [-\]: yes ] ;B[jl]CR[jl] ;W[kn]CR[kn] ;B[jo]CR[jo] ;W[jn]CR[jn] ;B[ln]CR[ln] ;W[gj]CR[gj] (;B[jj]CR[jj] ;W[kk]CR[kk] ;B[km]CR[km] ;W[jk]CR[jk]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: I knew I was in trouble here, but I didn't want to lay down and die Tsurukame [-\]: you let me cut Tsurukame [-\]: so smaller chances now ] ;B[il]CR[il] ;W[hk]CR[hk] ;B[io]CR[io] ;W[ho]CR[ho] ;B[hn]CR[hn] ;W[hm]CR[hm] ;B[gn]CR[gn] ;W[im]CR[im]C[Tsurukame [-\]: different now... RazorBrain [10k?\]: right RazorBrain [10k?\]: very complicated ] ;B[gm]CR[gm] ;W[hl]CR[hl] ;B[fl]CR[fl] ;W[go]CR[go] ;B[fn]CR[fn] ;W[fo]CR[fo] ;B[en]CR[en] ;W[eo]CR[eo]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: and intimidating when playing a dan-level player :) Tsurukame [-\]: :) Tsurukame [-\]: at this moment white's winning Tsurukame [-\]: too many prisoners RazorBrain [10k?\]: right Tsurukame [-\]: it was a very nice game Tom RazorBrain [10k?\]: thank you Tsurukame [-\]: the fight here was very complicated RazorBrain [10k?\]: I am noticing improvement in my games Tsurukame [-\]: yes! i sensed that too RazorBrain [10k?\]: I am calmer as I play RazorBrain [10k?\]: and am able to think better Tsurukame [-\]: very good RazorBrain [10k?\]: Question? Tsurukame [-\]: please RazorBrain [10k?\]: for one of our lessons RazorBrain [10k?\]: could we go through 4-5 opeings instead of a whole gaem Tsurukame [-\]: yes, sure RazorBrain [10k?\]: I still feel like I am not understanding this part of the game the way I need to RazorBrain [10k?\]: as witnessed by my f16 move today Tsurukame [-\]: you can prepare games of yours for that Tsurukame [-\]: F16 is not such an obvious mistake RazorBrain [10k?\]: you mena get some of my game together that we can go over Tsurukame [-\]: and it's not a big mistake either RazorBrain [10k?\]: yes but I feel I did not have a good reason for making it Tsurukame [-\]: yes, discussing on real games is the best RazorBrain [10k?\]: I did it for a lack of know what to do next RazorBrain [10k?\]: okay Tsurukame [-\]: when shall we meet next? RazorBrain [10k?\]: I will perpare and we can do that next time RazorBrain [10k?\]: next Saturday same time? Tsurukame [-\]: yes, ok for me RazorBrain [10k?\]: Good RazorBrain [10k?\]: Thank you for the lesson Tsurukame [-\]: thank you too RazorBrain [10k?\]: have a nice eveing Tsurukame [-\]: thanks Tsurukame [-\]: same to you Tsurukame [-\]: bye Tom RazorBrain [10k?\]: byr RazorBrain [10k?\]: bye ] ;B[dm]CR[dm] ;W[do]CR[do] ;B[on]CR[on] ;W[nn]CR[nn] ;B[qh]CR[qh] ;W[nh]CR[nh] ;B[nf]CR[nf] ;W[lg]CR[lg] ;B[ij]CR[ij] ;W[ik]CR[ik] ;B[ih]CR[ih] ;W[le]CR[le] ;B[ld]CR[ld] ;W[me]CR[me] ;B[nd]CR[nd] ;W[ri]CR[ri] ;B[rn]CR[rn] ;W[rm]CR[rm] ;B[rh]CR[rh] ;W[qn]CR[qn] ;B[ro]CR[ro] ;W[po]CR[po] ;B[qi]CR[qi] ;W[rj]CR[rj] ;B[oi]CR[oi] ;W[ni]CR[ni] ;B[og]CR[og] ;W[oh]CR[oh] ;B[ph]CR[ph] ;W[pj]CR[pj] ;B[jf]CR[jf] ;W[fe]CR[fe] ;B[ge]CR[ge] ;W[ff]CR[ff] ;B[gf]CR[gf] ;W[bi]CR[bi] ;B[bj]CR[bj] ;W[fg]CR[fg] ;B[eh]CR[eh] ;W[ke]CR[ke] ;B[je]CR[je] ;W[nq]CR[nq] ;B[pr]CR[pr] ;W[ns]CR[ns] ;B[or]CR[or] ;W[sh]CR[sh] ;B[sg]CR[sg] ;W[si]CR[si] ;B[rf]CR[rf] ;W[hi]CR[hi] ;B[ii]CR[ii] ;W[hg]CR[hg] ;B[if]CR[if] ;W[bn]CR[bn] ;B[bm]CR[bm] ;W[aj]CR[aj] ;B[ak]CR[ak] ;W[ai]CR[ai] ;B[bl]CR[bl] ;W[ne]CR[ne] ;B[oe]CR[oe] ;W[kd]CR[kd] ;B[kc]CR[kc] ;W[md]CR[md] ;B[lc]CR[lc] ;W[ng]CR[ng] ;B[mf]CR[mf] ;W[lf]CR[lf] ;B[mg]CR[mg] ;W[mh]CR[mh] ;B[of]CR[of] ;W[pi]CR[pi] ;B[da]CR[da] ;W[ca]CR[ca] ;B[ea]CR[ea] ;W[cb]CR[cb] ;B[sm]CR[sm] ;W[sl]CR[sl] ;B[sn]CR[sn] ;W[rl]CR[rl] ;B[ci]CR[ci]C[Tsurukame [-\]: we can stop here and comment RazorBrain [10k?\]: okay Tsurukame [-\]: very good game RazorBrain [10k?\]: Well despite my disaater at the bottom, I really enjoyed that ]) (;B[ik]CR[ik]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: how could I have saved this group after m10 Tsurukame [-\]: you had to keep your stones together ] ;W[ii]CR[ii] ;B[gl]CR[gl] ;W[fl]CR[fl] ;B[io]CR[io] ;W[ho]CR[ho] ;B[hn]CR[hn]C[Tsurukame [-\]: there was a cut here ] ;W[hm]CR[hm] ;B[gn]CR[gn] ;W[gm]CR[gm] ;B[go]CR[go] ;W[hp]CR[hp] ;B[im]CR[im] ;W[ko]CR[ko] ;B[jp]CR[jp] ;W[kp]CR[kp] ;B[kq]CR[kq] ;W[lq]CR[lq] ;B[km]CR[km]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: I was looking for something like this RazorBrain [10k?\]: but I didn't see it RazorBrain [10k?\]: I believe I made the cut you talked about RazorBrain [10k?\]: but didn't follow it up this way ])) (;B[lj]TR[qe][ej][lj]C[Tsurukame [-\]: this was a very good move RazorBrain [10k?\]: I saw it's potential Tsurukame [-\]: completing the moyo RazorBrain [10k?\]: but was in a hurry to play to avoid an invasion on the top Tsurukame [-\]: often a running group builds moyo RazorBrain [10k?\]: so M10 was not just to save my group RazorBrain [10k?\]: It would also have pressured you Tsurukame [-\]: a bit yes ])) (;B[pi]CR[pi]C[Tsurukame [-\]: try to weigh the moves RazorBrain [10k?\]: sorry which was my move RazorBrain [10k?\]: q11 Tsurukame [-\]: F17 RazorBrain [10k?\]: can you play out what would happen if you moved first neat f17 ] ;W[fc]CR[fc] ;B[gd]CR[gd]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: right and I missed the bigger moves Tsurukame [-\]: w can push black back a little ] ;W[gc]CR[gc] ;B[hc]CR[hc] ;W[hb]CR[hb] ;B[ic]LB[db:B][eb:A]CR[ic]C[Tsurukame [-\]: for example RazorBrain [10k?\]: as long as the induced move from the opponent is of little value to him??? Tsurukame [-\]: look Tsurukame [-\]: a-b is useful now ] (;W[ed]CR[ed]C[Tsurukame [-\]: then defend Tsurukame [-\]: so gote RazorBrain [10k?\]: B was not really building territory for white RazorBrain [10k?\]: because it was already his, no? Tsurukame [-\]: white will spend a move to remove the threat Tsurukame [-\]: one more explanation on this ] ;B[qi]CR[qi]C[Tsurukame [-\]: in exchange you block white on this side RazorBrain [10k?\]: I guess I played f17 ] ;W[pj]CR[pj] ;B[oi]CR[oi]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: because after playing e18 I was loathe to throw it away Tsurukame [-\]: :) ]) (;W[pj]CR[pj] ;B[ec]CR[ec]C[Tsurukame [-\]: because can cause some troubles RazorBrain [10k?\]: yes RazorBrain [10k?\]: and if I throw a away ]))) (;B[pi]CR[pi] ;W[fc]CR[fc] ;B[gd]CR[gd] ;W[gc]CR[gc]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: I have the potential to play off of it later ] ;B[hc]CR[hc] ;W[hb]CR[hb] ;B[ic]CR[ic] ;W[pj]CR[pj]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: or if you play first, it still has value Tsurukame [-\]: if not played, there's no danger ] ;B[eb]CR[eb] ;W[ec]CR[ec]C[Tsurukame [-\]: too late now RazorBrain [10k?\]: so I could have ommiteed e18 RazorBrain [10k?\]: but playing it was okay RazorBrain [10k?\]: but following up on it was wrong RazorBrain [10k?\]: gotcha Tsurukame [-\]: playing it was kikashi ])) (;B[iq]CR[iq]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: ?? Tsurukame [-\]: why didn't you cut? RazorBrain [10k?\]: what about g2 ] (;W[gr]CR[gr]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: that was why ] ;B[hp]CR[hp]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: I did not read it out that far Tsurukame [-\]: must learn to use stones as sacrifices RazorBrain [10k?\]: I struggle with htis RazorBrain [10k?\]: !!! RazorBrain [10k?\]: indeed ] ;W[gq]CR[gq] ;B[gp]CR[gp] ;W[hs]CR[hs] ;B[io]CR[io]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: I felt that if I could have connected these two groups I would have been okay Tsurukame [-\]: this is a disaster for white Tsurukame [-\]: however ]) (;W[hp]CR[hp]C[Tsurukame [-\]: w can connect first RazorBrain [10k?\]: k2 ] ;B[jr]CR[jr]C[Tsurukame [-\]: this ] ;W[gr]CR[gr] ;B[is]CR[is] ;W[gs]CR[gs]C[Tsurukame [-\]: tesuji RazorBrain [10k?\]: 1 sec Tsurukame [-\]: i retain the 4 stones Tsurukame [-\]: ok RazorBrain [10k?\]: so the value for black RazorBrain [10k?\]: is the base at the bottom for the center group? Tsurukame [-\]: right Tsurukame [-\]: and sente RazorBrain [10k?\]: Yes and sente is vlaueable here RazorBrain [10k?\]: okahy RazorBrain [10k?\]: right ]))) (;B[jp]CR[jp] ;W[io]CR[io] ;B[jo]CR[jo] ;W[in]CR[in]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: for the attack on f3 Tsurukame [-\]: this power is almost anihilating F3 ])) (;W[fp]CR[fp] ;B[gq]CR[gq] ;W[gp]CR[gp] ;B[hr]CR[hr]C[Tsurukame [-\]: if i let you connect it's good for you RazorBrain [10k?\]: right RazorBrain [10k?\]: I have read about leaning attacks ]) (;AW[ep][fp][gp]C[Tsurukame [-\]: white wants to surround F3 with white stones Tsurukame [-\]: any of these 3 here are too direct and white will react RazorBrain [10k?\]: okay ]) (;AW[eo][fo][go]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: white will react or black Tsurukame [-\]: black Tsurukame [-\]: sorry Tsurukame [-\]: here also ]) (;AW[en][gn][io]LB[en:B][io:A]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: right but the leaning attacks threaten something else while still building the arena Tsurukame [-\]: if trying to build this Tsurukame [-\]: A and B are double attacks Tsurukame [-\]: so this is how the idea comes ])) (;W[cj]CR[cj] ;B[gq]CR[gq]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: ahh extend and threaten RazorBrain [10k?\]: yes Tsurukame [-\]: i need 2 more moves to defend the left side ] ;W[dl]CR[dl]C[Tsurukame [-\]: if i defend here ] ;B[cg]LB[cl:A]CR[cg]C[Tsurukame [-\]: you can invade Tsurukame [-\]: so the left side was not easy to turn into points Tsurukame [-\]: i get only A... RazorBrain [10k?\]: one more time please Tsurukame [-\]: here only A is territory RazorBrain [10k?\]: no your c attack is not as strong Tsurukame [-\]: right ])) (;B[jd]CR[jd]C[Tsurukame [-\]: what about this? RazorBrain [10k?\]: I thought about RazorBrain [10k?\]: it here was my reasoning RazorBrain [10k?\]: If I approach first then I can fall back to this move ] ;W[de]LB[fd:A][ck:B]CR[de]C[Tsurukame [-\]: what if white here? Tsurukame [-\]: would you play A or B next? RazorBrain [10k?\]: would white be induced to smiari in the upper left by blacks k16? RazorBrain [10k?\]: B Tsurukame [-\]: a shimari is always a first class move Tsurukame [-\]: if you play K16, a shimari is expected RazorBrain [10k?\]: okay Tsurukame [-\]: this method of anlysis is called "tewari" RazorBrain [10k?\]: meaning? Tsurukame [-\]: te=hand (move) Tsurukame [-\]: wari=change RazorBrain [10k?\]: I like it. It gives a new way of looking at the game RazorBrain [10k?\]: thank you Tsurukame [-\]: it was invented some 500 years ago by honinbo Dosaku ] (;B[ck]CR[ck]C[Tsurukame [-\]: this is bigger than A indeed ]) (;B[fd]CR[fd]C[RazorBrain [10k?\]: B because I would not want white to take that point right now Tsurukame [-\]: but this was the shape in the game... ])))