Snapback Problem 23

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Another yose problem

After WC Black decided to play a sente move at BC. White replied with W1; and Black played B2. That was a mistake. Punish.

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What happened in the game

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What happened in the game (continued)

White was very happy to close the territory and penetrate with W7 in the previous diagram in sente. But White missed an opportunity.


Bill:

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What did not happen in the game

B4 is bad. W5 threatens the placement at B6.


HolIgor: Bill's answer is correct, of course. Yet, one of the variations features a snapback.


Bill: I believe I have found an improvement for Black.

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Improvement for Black

B1 connects. Now if W2, B3.

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Qi B can play at 2.


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