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194 Black has the "Sente" and gains nine "Me."

1. T 3.

2. Q 2. The obvious answer is at T 2, but if White plays there, Black replies at Q 2 and White loses all his stones unless he can win by "Ko." He plays at Q 2 in order to form the necessary two "Me."

3. S 2. Black proceeds with his invasion. White

4. P 1. If White tries to save his stone by playing at R 3, Black replies at P 1, and the white group is dead.

Black retains the "Sente.

The following stones are on the board: Black, B 17, C 17, D 16, G 17; White, B 16, C 13.

1. B 14. This move is really "Go te"; that is to say, White is not forced to reply to it, but it is very advantageous for Black, as it effectively separates White's two stones.

2. C 14. C 15 is not so good.

3. B 15. The white stone at B 16 is now hopeless.

Black has given up the "Sente," but has gained considerable ground.