I thought I had a slightly better opening, then made a bad decision in a midgame fight that brought it close. Any advice is great, I'm particularly curious about the endgame since it was such a close one.

You are being too nice to your opponent.

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Take a look at the end of the game.



Main focus: Watch out for shortage of liberties.

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The Adkins Principle:
At some point, doesn't thinking have to go on?
— Winona Adkins

Visualize whirled peas.

Everything with love. Stay safe.

Wow, that tesuji is nice, I didn't see that at all.