White has placed a block of "3-squares" in the Black
territory.
The intention of this move is to prevent Black from placing a
block of "6-squares".
If Black fails to place a block of "6-squares", the block of
"6-squares" will remain in the block case until the end.
Black should not be provoked by White and should deal with the
situation calmly.
Question 5-1
Where should Black place his blocks to avoid White's intentions?
5-1 F
Black should not aim at white block of "3-squares" placed in the Black's territory.
White has placed a block of "6-squares" and Black can no longer place a block of "6-squares" anywhere on the board.
Even if Black enclosed his territory with a block of "3 squares",
If White encloses his territory with a block of "3-squares", White wins.
Even if Black enclosed his territory with a block of "3 squares",
White wins by placing a block of "3-squares" to reduce Black's territory.
5-1 S
Black's smart strategy is to place a block of "6-squares" to extend his territory.
White placed a block of "3-squares" to create a "boo" and he was
able to create his territory in the corner.
White seems to have succeeded in reducing Black's territory in
the corner, but
Black encloses his territory by placing a block of
"3-squares".
Black's territory is more than White's territory, so Black wins.
White's first priority is to place a block of "6-squares" to
prevent Black from creating a territory.
Next is White's turn.
White should consider where to place his block to reduce Black's
territory.
Question 5-2
Where should White place the block to win?
5-2 S
The correct answer is for White to place a block of "6-squares" to prevent Black from enclosing his territory.
If black places a block of "6-squares" in his territory,
White places a block of "3-squares" to prevent Black from enclosing his territory.
If Black encircles his territory by placing a block of "3-squares,
White encloses his territory by placing a block of "3-squares".
If black places a block of "6-squares" in his territory,
White places a block of "3-squares" on Black's territory so that
Black cannot place a block of "6-squares".
White's territory is more than Black's territory, so White wins.