Beginner Exercise 139 / Attempts

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[Diagram]

Ko

tywin: This looks like the main line. If Black connects at W1, White plays at a and Black still has to fight the ko.

[Diagram]

Looks okay so far...

If White plays W3 at a, Black escapes.

[Diagram]

Failure

[Diagram]

Failure

unkx80: Yes, all these diagrams are perfect. =)

[Diagram]

Ko

unkx80: One final question for people attempting this problem: Is this an alternative solution?

Zephi: I'd have to say this isn't a solution because black (at this point) doesn't look as if he needs to capture. He could probably play B4 at W5 with no negative repercussions that I can see.

unkx80: Correct. =)


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