Xuanxuan Qijing Problem 20 / Solution

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Solution

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Continuation

White has only two liberties.

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If White a, Black b and White cannot connect underneath (shortage of liberties).

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Sacrifice

Black sacrifices two stones to win the semeai.



Variations

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After B7, White clearly is one move behind.

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W2 and W6 puts up fierce resistance.

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Black sacrifices two stones but kills the rest.

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No good either

Playing W6 on this side does not work either. After B7, the best White can do is to capture B5 in sente.


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