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Tsume Othello #5622100 (empty 10)

To move: Blackfind the best move
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Why this move works

The answer is h5. Even best play finishes 6 behind, but h5 keeps the most discs for you (2 better than the next-best).

f7 flips 3 right now, yet it is not best. Reading to the end to keep every possible disc is the essence of endgame othello.

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