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Beginner Exercise 118 / Solution
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Two headed dragons

Lithel: Playing at B1 makes miai of a and b.


[Diagram]
Two headed dragons

Lithel: The chain of black stones can not be cut at the upper left since a and b are miai for connecting and c can not be played without the supporting move at d.


[Diagram]
Ending position 1

Lithel: The chain of black stones reaches all the way around in order to form life. This position is known as a Two Headed Dragon.


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Internal attack

Lithel: Attacking the corner doesn't help either, since Black will still be able to form a real eye due to the outer stones wrapping around. Another Two Headed Dragon.


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Ending position 2




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