RTG Problem 56 / Solution

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Solution

The combination of B1 and B3 allows Black to enlarge the eye into a bulky five, which has 7 liberties. Note that W2 has no other move. Black wins the capturing race by one move because White has only 6 liberties including the approach move at a.

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Verification 1

This diagram shows the verification that Black wins this capturing race.

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Verification 2

As each player has a bulky four, B2 moves first and wins by one move.


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