BeginnerExercise289/Solution

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Black can live  

If black plays first, he can live with B1. If W2 at B3 then W3 at a. Black wins the capturing race and takes the white stones.

[Diagram]
White can kill  

If white plays first, he can kill the black group. See the variation below, where black plays B2 at either of the a points. The common theme for this and the other variations is that white can make an eye in the stomach.

[Diagram]
Variation  

Black can't play at b due to shortage of liberties.

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White 1 also kills  

abc If Black lives by playing 1 then it is the obvious play to make for white as well, and it appears to kill. A and b are mia for gaining an internal eye, after which White can kill by fill the one external liberty.

[Diagram]
White 1 another way to kill  
[Diagram]
White 1 another way to kill  


BeginnerExercise289/Solution last edited by xela on November 15, 2022 - 13:06
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