Hikaru Problem 1 / Solution

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Hikaru no Go - Problem 1 Solution

HolIgor: I knew the first move from the manga. However, I really enjoyed solving it.

[Diagram]
Black first  

Resulting in shortage of liberties.

[Diagram]
Black first  

[Diagram]
If White connects, Black makes an eye in sente  

This simple continuation is best for White, I think.


[Diagram]
If White connects with 4, Black gets it all  

[Diagram]
If White denies the 2-1 point to Black, Black lives  

[Diagram]
Shortage of liberties again  
[Diagram]
Black first  

Oneplaygo(13k)?: Well here is the solution for this problem. Took me a little bit of a glance to get to this answer and why. But it seems quite simple. W would play at A next since black will no longer have any big moves on this diagram after A is played.


Hikaru Problem 1 / Solution last edited by Oneplaygo on December 9, 2012 - 10:10
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