Re: Pente Master's Official Skill Test thread
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Oct 14, 2026, 12:42 AM
> After most recent sequence: Yeah, really unfortunate you have that stone on N14. This is over. P1 probably missed a better move somewhere along the way, but O14 clearly has some difficulties of its own.
It was over quite a while ago already, but OK, let's go with it.
There were two moments when you could switch to another plan as far as I understand the position. Either 8. M10 turns out to be suboptimal choice or 10. M8 was not precise enough. Want to try something else?
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Re: Pente Master's Official Skill Test thread
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Oct 14, 2026, 2:30 AM
Wow, what a charming response.
I submitted O14 as the casual comment of an interested spectator, not as a move I would personally make in a rated game. I made it clear from the beginning that I was not 100% sure of it. It was my intention to move the spotlight away from mumix after your bizarre attempt to derail this thread with a brag post disguised as a puzzle.
I have no intention to submit an alternative plan, and I'm pretty sure Zoey gave up on you a long time ago. We're not your monkeys. Zoey and I have tried multiple times to get through to you, but it looks like you've chosen to ignore and double down.
Not the smart choice, but it's yours to make.
It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.
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Re: Pente Master's Official Skill Test thread
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Oct 14, 2026, 3:10 AM
Here is an interesting puzzle.
Karlw had the black stones in this recent game. His opponent played P13, voluntarily creating a keystone pair which may be freely attacked, which nevertheless may be the only winning move.
[1 zoey pt]: Find P2's best plan if P1 had played 13 P10 instead. Note: not necessarily winning, just strongest resistance.
Send solutions via private message. I will not be a dick to you for suggesting a move.
It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.
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Re: Pente Master's Official Skill Test thread
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Oct 14, 2026, 2:23 PM
The game is over (I just resigned) and I'm discussing a previous position.
I love how eager you are to discuss anything but your own inappropriate behavior. Multiple occasions of people calling you out and you haven't said a single word to defend yourself. It's concerning.
It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.
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Re: Pente Master's Official Skill Test thread
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Oct 15, 2026, 5:28 AM
Ok, thats enough now. Im striking through comments.
Karl can post about a game that is over.
Owen, Karl, play nice. Let's keep my thread on its rails. Im fairly hands off as an admin. And have been so for many years. I dont mind humor. But lets be respectful.
I do not want to use measures. Like people losing ability to post in the forum.
Im pad locking this thread for a little bit to allow everyone to take a deep breath.
*adding: The game is of Karl's p2 line. Key word "P2". So if he wants to duscuss his creation, thats his choice, as long as the game is done, or his defeat is obvious.
~Z
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