I was playing someone 4 stones stronger than me and we reached this position:
The correct move in this position is based on the Clossi approach “remove the base” principle. I wont say what it is though.
After failing to get that kill, I had another one in this position:
Here, let’s work through the Clossi approach:
- remove the base? done
- surround? there are a few surround moves but “reduce eye space” via “there is death in the hane” is more important – the right move is T15