Famous Symmetry Problems/Attempts

P7A77: I think I have it...

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The setup...

Hmm, looking at it now, W10 is misplaced. White at a seems to kill. Difficult problem!

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...and execution.


Shaydwyrm: P7A77's solution left black short one liberty, so in an attempt to preserve that liberty:

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Play on the point of symmetry

B1 plays on the point of symmetry. W2 or a, taking away a liberty, is the best response I can find - the sequence from B3 can be played on whichever side white does not respond. Playing at B1 first allows black to avoid pushing out on both sides, which loses liberties.

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Escape!


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