BlackWhite
1. P 17.2. Q 15. “Takamoku kakari.”
3. P 15.4. P 16. This is an invention of Murase Shuho.
5. O 16. Black cannot play at Q 16 without getting a very bad position.6. Q 16.
7. Q 17.8. R 17.
9. R 18.10. S 16.
11. S 18.12. O 17.
13. N 17.14. O 18.
15. P 18.16. N 18. This and the two preceding stones are sacrificed; Black naturally expects Whiteto cut at O 15. The text move is a brilliant invention of Murase Shuho.
17. M 17. Black cannot neglect this move.18. O 15.
19. N 16.20. P 14. Takes.
21. K 17. Defensive; Black loses the “Sente.”22. R 10.

White has much the better game.

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[Plate 23] (B)

BlackWhite
1. P 3. “Moku hadzushi.”2. Q 5. “Takamoku kakari.”
3. P 5.4. P 4.[[154]]
5. Q 4. This is not a good move for Black and will result in his getting a confined position.6. O 4.
7. R 5.8. Q 6.
9. R 4.10. O 3.
11. P 2.12. O 2.
13. R 6.14. Q 7.
15. S 8. Black cannot play at R 8, as White would cut at R 7.16. E 3.

White has the better position.

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