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SomeEndgameProblem6/Solution
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White protects with
Black throws in with
Black has captured 2 more stones than he has lost. It takes Black 4 net moves to win the ko and get 4 points. In 1 net move White can prevent or win the ko for -3 points. The miai value of a play is (4 - (-3))/(4 + 1) = 7/5 = 1.4 points. The original count is -3 + 1.4 = -1.6 points.
Black's original sacrifice is an endgame tesuji with a somewhat unusual point. Black gives up a stone to prevent White from playing her best play in response to This is a copy of the living page "SomeEndgameProblem6/Solution" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |