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 IV

Plate 16

Black has a handicap of two stones. (D 4 and Q 16.)

Played March, 1907, in Tokio. Both players were of the Hoyensha School.

When this game was published, it was annotated by Mr. Iwasaki Kenzo, and I have translated his annotations; these are indicated by the initials “I. K.”

1. R 4.

2. C 16.

3. E 17.

4. D 15.

5. C 11. To prevent Black forming territory on the left side.

6. C 7. P 3 would have been better. (Iwasaki Kenzo.)

7. O 3.

8. R 10. This move is called “Moku Shita.” It is one of Murase Shuho’s inventions.

9. R 14. White breaks into Black’s territory at once.

10. R 6.

11. O 17.

12. O 16. These moves will be found in the chapter on “Joseki.”

13. N 16.

14. O 15.

15. P 17.

16. Q 17.

17. Q 13. White must look out for the stone at R 14.

18. R 15. This move secures the corner, and at the same time protects the connection of Black’s stones on lines O and Q. “Ikkyo ryo toku.”

19. O 13.

20. N 14.