Endgame problem 29 / Solution

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[Diagram]
White to play  

Hikaru79: The best endgame play for white is W1.

[Diagram]
Black resists  

At first glance, it seems that B1 succeeds, since white does not have enough liberties to connect out. However...

[Diagram]
White creates shortage of liberties  

With W1, white prevents black from playing B3 in the previous diagram. Therefore, white safely connects out and is happy!


Endgame problem 29 / Solution last edited by Hikaru79 on September 27, 2004 - 06:48
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