Game Finished

Move 30

Drakonis[13k]

30 points

ldlework[13k]

30.5 points

Ranked

Rules: Japanese

White wins by 0.5 points

Reviews

ldlework[6k] - view

Move 0

April 14, 2020

[22:43] Drakonis[?]: aight

[22:43] ldlework[6k]: hi

[22:43] cole_h[?]: Howdy

[22:43] ldlework[6k]: ok so do you know the goal or rules or anything?

[22:44] ldlework[6k]: i can just start from the top

[22:44] ldlework[6k]: since cole is here too

[22:44] grahamc[?]: hello!

[22:44] ldlework[6k]: in this game black and white take turns placing stones anywhere on the board

[22:44] cole_h[?]: Howdy :)

[22:44] ldlework[6k]: the goal is to exclusively surround more empty space than your opponent

[22:44] ldlework[6k]: let's just starting throwing out some stones to see what happens

[22:45] ldlework[6k]: you first

[22:45] ldlework[6k]: you're b lack

[22:45] Drakonis[?]: i'm entirely new

[22:45] ldlework[6k]: yeah this is just experimental

Move 3

[22:45] grahamc[?]: aggressive!

Move 4

[22:45] ldlework[6k]: OK

Move 6

[22:46] cole_h[?]: Laddering already!

[22:46] cole_h[?]: Oh, nevermind

Move 7

[22:46] ldlework[6k]: OK see the stone at F3

[22:46] Drakonis[?]: yes

[22:46] ldlework[6k]: It only touches one empty space

[22:46] ldlework[6k]: stones need to touch at least one empty space to breathe

[22:46] ldlework[6k]: if white moves at F2, the black stone will have no empty spaces it touches

[22:47] ldlework[6k]: that's a capture

[22:47] ldlework[6k]: hit undo

Move 6

[22:47] ldlework[6k]: if you play at F2

[22:47] ldlework[6k]: then the two stones, thanks to their direct connection, become one stone

Move 7

[22:47] ldlework[6k]: one group

[22:47] ldlework[6k]: now that group has 3 empty spots it touches

[22:47] ldlework[6k]: those are called liberties

[22:48] ldlework[6k]: pay attention to them because they are the core of capturing

[22:48] Drakonis[?]: E2 G2 and F1?

[22:48] ldlework[6k]: yes

Move 8

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: btw

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: when a stone has 1 liberty left

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: that's called atari

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: it's precapture

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: if you leave an atari

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: on the opponent's turn they can capture, so you must do something

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: similarly

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: when a stone or group has 2 liberties

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: that's a shortage

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: if you leave a shortage, then on the opponent's turn, they can turn it into atari

[22:49] ldlework[6k]: it so happens I have a shortage

[22:50] ldlework[6k]: and it is your turn

[22:50] ldlework[6k]: you can turn it into an atari

[22:50] Drakonis[?]: H3?

[22:50] ldlework[6k]: which white stone is in a shortage (2 liberties)

[22:51] Drakonis[?]: hmm, that'd be E3 then

[22:51] ldlework[6k]: yes, what are the liberties?

[22:51] Drakonis[?]: E2 and D3?

[22:51] ldlework[6k]: yes

[22:51] ldlework[6k]: so if you want to take one of them away

[22:51] ldlework[6k]: creating an atari

[22:51] ldlework[6k]: you play into one of those spots

[22:52] Drakonis[?]: i'd take E2 then

[22:52] ldlework[6k]: you get to pick the direction you want to drive the stone

[22:52] ldlework[6k]: that will drive my stone left

[22:52] ldlework[6k]: where i have plenty of room to run

[22:52] ldlework[6k]: the alternative is driving my stone towards the wall

[22:52] Drakonis[?]: hm, good point, D3 it is then

[22:52] ldlework[6k]: where it can't grow as easily

[22:52] ldlework[6k]: nods

Move 9

[22:52] Drakonis[?]: it isn't unlike running someone through a maze

Move 10

[22:52] ldlework[6k]: yeah

[22:52] ldlework[6k]: or like capturing sheep

[22:53] Drakonis[?]: playing a shepherd

[22:53] ldlework[6k]: yeah

[22:53] ldlework[6k]: or dolphins with fish on the beach

[22:53] ldlework[6k]: ok what just happened?

[22:53] cole_h[?]: E4 is now in atari

[22:53] Drakonis[?]: so, you're doing exactly what i just did

[22:53] ldlework[6k]: yep

[22:53] ldlework[6k]: so now we're both in atari

[22:53] ldlework[6k]: you can either escape

[22:53] grahamc[?]: partytime

[22:53] ldlework[6k]: or capture

[22:53] cole_h[?]: Hehe

[22:54] ldlework[6k]: i recommend escaping

Move 11

[22:54] ldlework[6k]: i'll explain why after

Move 12

[22:54] Drakonis[?]: scoring?

[22:54] ldlework[6k]: nah

[22:54] ldlework[6k]: fine guess though

[22:54] Drakonis[?]: i have the rules open to help out

[22:55] grahamc[?]: apparently there are only like 5 rules?

[22:55] cole_h[?]: "Rule #1: Win."

Move 13

[22:55] cole_h[?]: ;^)

Move 15

[22:55] grahamc[?]: "Rule #2: don't die"

Move 16

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: so

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: we're both pretty safe

[22:56] Drakonis[?]: i can see.

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: none of us have major weanesses

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: weaknesses

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: wo

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: so

[22:56] cole_h[?]: (except ldle still has 1 atari at E3)

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: you want to curl

[22:56] Drakonis[?]: any move i can play here would put me in a crappy position

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: you're doing okay

[22:56] grahamc[?]: hehe

[22:56] Drakonis[?]: if i were to try to block out

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: you want to bend around the frontlines

[22:56] grahamc[?]: is drakonis hustling ldlework?

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: there are two fronts

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: at the top and bottom

[22:56] Drakonis[?]: and that's what i thought here

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: you want to maximize your own claims

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: nice

[22:56] cole_h[?]: Teehee

Move 17

[22:56] ldlework[6k]: that's too timid

[22:57] Drakonis[?]: would've been more aggressive to do it up top

[22:57] ldlework[6k]: nah

[22:57] ldlework[6k]: even for the bottom

[22:57] ldlework[6k]: you want to move to the right

[22:57] ldlework[6k]: you're just letting white follow you to the wall

[22:57] ldlework[6k]: and i'll git the stuff on the far right bottom

[22:57] cole_h[?]: G2 -> H3 -> J4?

[22:57] Drakonis[?]: turtling seems like a poor strategy then

[22:57] ldlework[6k]: yeah you want to "flood fill safely"

[22:57] grahamc[?]: "turtling" jesus he is hustling ldlework

[22:57] ldlework[6k]: XD

[22:57] ldlework[6k]: so undo

[22:57] cole_h[?]: LOL

[22:58] ldlework[6k]: that's the wrong direction

[22:58] ldlework[6k]: D8 is the right direction

Move 16

[22:58] ldlework[6k]: you're like the Zerg

Move 17

[22:58] ldlework[6k]: yess

Move 18

[22:58] ldlework[6k]: ok

[22:58] Drakonis[?]: for the swarm

[22:58] ldlework[6k]: i put you into a shortage

[22:58] ldlework[6k]: if you don't "fix"

[22:58] ldlework[6k]: i can atari you

[22:59] Drakonis[?]: D9 it is then?

[23:00] ldlework[6k]: it seems like that would be a good idea

[23:00] ldlework[6k]: but it's death

[23:00] ldlework[6k]: i'll show why after

[23:00] ldlework[6k]: you want to play simple and strong here

[23:00] ldlework[6k]: C8

[23:00] Drakonis[?]: hmm, interesting

[23:00] cole_h[?]: E9?

[23:00] Drakonis[?]: ah i see

[23:00] cole_h[?]: Hm

[23:00] Drakonis[?]: there's a gap in the armor

Move 19

[23:00] ldlework[6k]: with this formation

[23:00] ldlework[6k]: you're just as safe

[23:00] ldlework[6k]: if white tries to bend around

[23:01] Drakonis[?]: you can still play on the diagonals

[23:01] ldlework[6k]: they'd need two whole moves just to get past your side here

[23:01] ldlework[6k]: D9 C9 you can just close at B9

[23:01] ldlework[6k]: so while they're doing that you can play elsewhere

[23:01] ldlework[6k]: so this shape is good

Move 21

[23:02] ldlework[6k]: no no

[23:02] Drakonis[?]: i'm not sure if i follow

Move 20

[23:02] ldlework[6k]: I'm saying

[23:02] ldlework[6k]: Actually I'll explain after

[23:02] ldlework[6k]: you want E9 or G1

[23:02] cole_h[?]: You basically get 2 free turns elsewhere if white tries to go in at D9

Move 22

[23:03] ldlework[6k]: OK I put you into atari

[23:03] ldlework[6k]: so you have to fix

[23:04] ldlework[6k]: see how G1 only has one liberty?

Move 23

[23:04] Drakonis[?]: i can see, yes.

[23:04] Drakonis[?]: escape it is

[23:04] ldlework[6k]: I have a shortage after this too

[23:04] ldlework[6k]: H1 only has two liberties

[23:04] ldlework[6k]: a black cut at H2 would put me into atari

[23:04] ldlework[6k]: so I must fix as well

Move 24

[23:04] ldlework[6k]: now we're both settled

[23:04] ldlework[6k]: and it's your turn

[23:04] ldlework[6k]: that's called sente

[23:04] ldlework[6k]: you get to do whatever is in your interest, you're not controlled

[23:04] ldlework[6k]: it's an important concept

[23:05] ldlework[6k]: there's only one move left at E9

[23:05] Drakonis[?]: i see

[23:05] Drakonis[?]: this is the winning condition then

[23:05] ldlework[6k]: we will see who's side is bigger

[23:05] Drakonis[?]: if i don't play this move right, i lose

Move 25

[23:05] ldlework[6k]: well that depends on how close it is

[23:05] ldlework[6k]: remember

[23:05] ldlework[6k]: territory is spaces EXCLUSIVELY surrounded by one color

[23:05] ldlework[6k]: so until we finish this gap

[23:05] ldlework[6k]: all spots on the board could reach both colors

[23:06] Drakonis[?]: i see.

[23:06] ldlework[6k]: we're sealing off as a matter of end-game ceremony

Move 26

[23:06] Drakonis[?]: C5 E2 D9?

[23:07] ldlework[6k]: I put you into atari

[23:07] ldlework[6k]: E9 only has 1 liberty

[23:07] ldlework[6k]: so you must fix

[23:07] ldlework[6k]: then I must fix

[23:07] ldlework[6k]: my F9 is in shortage

Move 28

[23:07] ldlework[6k]: now the game is pretty much over

[23:07] ldlework[6k]: your side is secure enough that any invasion will be a failure

[23:07] ldlework[6k]: same for an invasion on my side

[23:08] ldlework[6k]: so we agree there's no more productive moves

[23:08] ldlework[6k]: you pass

[23:08] ldlework[6k]: and I pass

[23:08] ldlework[6k]: and we count the territory on each side

[23:08] ldlework[6k]: (the computer will do this)

Move 30

[23:08] ldlework[6k]: very close!

[23:08] Drakonis[?]: hmm

[23:08] ldlework[6k]: I only one by half a stone

[23:08] ldlework[6k]: won*

[23:09] ldlework[6k]: basically the computer does a pretty good job at understanding what groups are dead and alive

[23:09] ldlework[6k]: but it allows you to overrule it

[23:09] ldlework[6k]: click the review that will appear

[23:09] ldlework[15k]: Review: ##463714

[23:09] Drakonis[?]: i held an advantage for quite a while