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THE GAME OF GO

White

Black

advantage of the opportunity, and he cannot risk S 18.

avoided White's invasion by playing here.

3. T 16. An instance of "Watari."

4. R 17.

5. S 18. White cannot venture to play at R 18.

6. R 18. If Black neglects this, White would jump to Q 18.

White retains the "Sente."


II

Plate 35 (B)

The following stones are on the board: White, R 9, O 5, O 3; Black, P 7, Q 3, Q 4, R 7.

If White has the first move, it makes a difference of six "Me."

White

Black

1. P 2.

2. Q 2.

3. Q 1.

4. R 1.

5. P 1.

6. S 2. Black cannot neglect this move.

White retains the "Sente."

If Black had had the first move, the play would have been as follows:

Black

White

1. P 2.

2. O 2.

3. O 1.

4. N 1.

5. P 1.

6. M 2.

And Black has the "Sente."