Beginner Exercise 216 / Solution

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separates the black stones, hence they cannot run away. a and b are miai.

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If Black played , this is the result. Now Black has only one eye.

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If Black had answered at , Black can also get only one eye after and .

White to play.  

ichundso?: i dont think that "a" is helpful because black should just ignore this knowing that hes dead and than use the kothreats at "b" and / later on. should be ignored as well, but this would only leave one kothreat , so this is slightly better i think

White to play.  

unkx80: connects outside and escapes. Ugh.