Snapback Problem 14 / Solution

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Another endgame problem.

White would like to play W2 if the ko is favorable. Black can set up a very large ko with B3 (White answers with W4).

--someone


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Another endgame problem.

This is the reason why the author called it a snapback problem: Black cannot play at B3 without getting caught in a snapback. --Dieter


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So, then what?

So... what now? Does it do something like this? And why? I'm... too.... stupid... I don't even see how White creates ko threats by doing this.

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The way to secure the ko

White doesn't connect the ko, but secures it by taking a stone with W1. Clearly, this is a really big gain for White. --Dansc


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