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SnapbackProblem18

 

Snapback Problem 18 Solution
   

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Diag.: Black fails

If Black defends two stones in the simplest way, White has a snapback to capture four stones.


[Diagram]
Diag.: Multiple-purpose move.

I think that it is important not only to see snapbacks, but to be able to defend against them. Black 1 both breaks the ladder and prevents a snapback. After Black 5 White would hardly be able to get two eyes.



Charles Matthews Black 1 is an example of a nose tesuji.


I don't get the function of White 2? Why not just go for the snapback?

Answer: After Black 1 the snapback does not work anymore. HolIgor



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