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2009-12-11 Expert: GeorgeW Rate: (5)  6 ratings

New Blitz Happy 9d - Is It Rapyuta Again?


This is a new 9d that just reigstered 2 days ago. He seems to only play blitz games and has already defeated a few of KGS's top 9ds and 8ds. However, he has lost his share as well. His play is very out there to say the least. I cannot really figure out what his style or plans are from this game against bigbadwolf [9d] (Andy Liu). His strength is apparent however.

After the start immediately from the top right corner (a nice joseki study, too bad they played a simple one), Bigbadwolf plays a checking extension 16 after taking an empty corner. I feel that this is too slow, he ought to have taken the last empty corner. An interesting pattern develops (to 29) after the lower left joseki. At this point I feel like Black is more vidid across the board compared to White. The board becomes incredibly chaotic after what seems to be an overplay with Black 37 (F17). The result becomes a ko after a while and turns into a whole board fight that Black emerges victorious from. I cannot really assess it (partially due to lack of time to study a game lately and because I am not strong enough). It is a fun fight to watch however.

I feel that the losing cause for White was his inconsistent invasion with 104 (N11) and 106 (M10). It doesn't make sense then to turn to 108 (R14) and 110 (S15). After Black turns with 111 (Q14) it looks like White simply sacrificed two stones and enlarged Black's center.

We have no idea who Elona is, but there is speculation he is rapyuta once again resurfaced. What do you think?



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