Techniques to reduce Black's territory.
The idea that "one or the other can always be placed."
The boundaries between black and white territory are becoming
clearer and clearer.
Black seems to have more territory, but here White has found a
good move.
Next is White's turn.
White should consider where to place his blocks to reduce
Black's territory and turn the tables.
Question 3-1
Where should White place his blocks to maximally reduce Black's territory?
Failure
3-1 F
Placing a white block of "1-square" reduces the Black's territory, but
A black block of "6-squares" is placed and the Black's territory
grows.
Black's territory is too large and White loses.
White is a
failure.
Success
3-1 S
Placing a white block of "6-squares" is a smart strategy.
Placing a black block of "1-square" will prevent white blocks from connecting, but
By placing a white block of "3-squares" White can make a "boo".
If a black block of "3-squares" is placed and the Black's territory is expanded.
Place a white block of "6-squares" to compensate for the inadequacy of the white territory.
Place black blocks of "3 squares" to enclose the territory.
But the white territory is much larger.
When Black exploits an inadequacy in the white territory and places a black block of "6-squares"
Place a white block of "6-squares" to prevent Black from making a "boo".
Placing a black block of "1-square" forms a partial "dead-end" shape but
Placing a white block of "6-squares" eliminates the black "boo".
All black blocks on the board are taken.