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Beginner Exercise 108 Solution
  Difficulty: Beginner   Keywords: Problem

[Diagram]
Diag.: White cuts

If Black doesn't play at 2 and 4, White connects there.

--Confused



[Diagram]
Diag.: Correct connection

In this situation the correct connection is Black 1. A play at a also connects but everything can happen yet. Black can choose to exchange the cut for an urgent move elsewhere. Playing 1 is safer.

HolIgor

Dieter: If you don't mind, I'd rephrase your statement as A play at a also connects but represents a greater loss if later in the game Black decides to give up the two stones, for example ignoring a ko threat.





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