Players focused on increasing their territory.
Build the framework of the territory.
Both the black and white players first placed a block of
"6-squares" in the center of the board.
Both players then created the framework of their territory with
two blocks each.
The strategy is for the black player to take the territory on
the left side of the board, while the white player takes the
territory on the right side.
Next is Black's turn.
Let's consider where to place the block to increase Black's
territory.
Theme Diagram
Next is Black's turn.
Actual game Diagram
Black placed a block of "6-squares".
Black really wants to
expand his territory more, but he is afraid of White's
counterattack.
Question 1-1
If Black places a block of "6-squares", how should White deal with it?
Failure
1-1 F
If White placed a block of "1-square",
Black places a block of "6-squares" to secure his territory.
Black's territory is too large and White loses.
White is a failure.
Success
1-1 S
The smart strategy is for White to place a block of "6-squares".
Even if Black places a block of "1-square" so that white cannot connect.
By placing a block of "6-squares" White was able to create a
"Boo" while increasing his territory.
White is successful.
Even if Black places a block of "6-squares.
White places a block of "1-square" and white blocks can
connect.
Black's territory is greatly reduced.
White is successful.
