Xiang Zhang

White: Morten Ofstad. (Norway) 4d
Black: Xiang Zangh. (Singapore) 6d

Commentary by Yamashiro Hiroshi 9p, transcribed by Richard Dolen.

Black’s solid playing wins out

In this game, black avoids unnecessary fighting. His solid play invites an unreasonable invasion by white which ends up in an even bigger advantage. At the one point where black is over aggressive, white’s response is too weak and black gets away.

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