OneThousandAndOneLifeAndDeathProblems/Problem 87 discussion

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This is the solution given in the book, however I think it is wrong.

In my opinion, white can kill after (see next 2 diagrams)

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white kills black?

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white kills black (continuation)?

a and b are miai, black dies.

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Correct solution Diagram (?)

Therefore, I think this should be the correct solution diagram. Anyone agrees, or am I missing something?

Djaian First of all, your solution doesn't work

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Not a solution

a and b are miai, black will die.

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white does not kill black here.

What you didn't see is that black can kill the 2 white stones in the corner if white tries to kill black.


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