Xuanxuan Qijing Problem 130 / Solution

Shortage of liberties is the theme here.

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W1 is the key, B2 has to prevent W1 from escaping. After W5, black can't approach from either side. Alternatively, W5 at 'a' also works.

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If black plays B2 here, W3 W5 W7 does the same trick. Alternatively, 7 at 'a' also works.

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W3 in this diagram is not as good

W3 in the previous diagram is better, because with ouside help, black can try to escape like this.

Failure

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Making atari with W1 doesn't work.

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This atari doesn't work either.

Don't play B4 at 'a', or white plays B4 and kills.

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If W1 black just secure the eye in the corner with B2. B2 at 'a' also works.

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After B2, the best white can do is getting a ko with x or y.



Don't get confused!!

It is important to notice where the outside liberties are. Let's look at this related problem.

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A similar problem

'a' no longer works because of the liberty at 'x'. It won't be explained here but W1 at 'b' is the killing move for this black group.

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This is the original problem, do you see the difference?


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