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Handicap

[Plate 20] (C)

WhiteBlack
1. C 13. “Ogeima Kakari.” This is another method of commencing the attack; it does notattack the corner so directly, but it gives White a better chance on the sides orcenter.2. C 15. This is to prevent White from playing at B 16.
3. G 17. White attacks from the other side in the same way.4. E 17. Preventing White from entering at D 18; this secures the corner for Black.
5. C 17. This is a “Sute ishi” or sacrificed stone. White threatens to connect it withone side or the other.6. B 16.

The game is about even; if White does not play at C 17 on the fifth move, Black gets much the better of it.

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