Hikaru Problem 1 / Solution

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Hikaru no Go - Problem 1 Solution

HolIgor: I knew the first move from the manga. However, I really enjoyed solving it.

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Black first


Resulting in shortage of liberties.

[Diagram]

Black first


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If White connects, Black makes an eye in sente

This simple continuation is best for White, I think.


[Diagram]

If White connects with 4, Black gets it all


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If White denies the 2-1 point to Black, Black lives


[Diagram]

Shortage of liberties again

[Diagram]

Black first

Oneplaygo(13k)?: Well here is the solution for this problem. Took me a little bit of a glance to get to this answer and why. But it seems quite simple. W would play at A next since black will no longer have any big moves on this diagram after A is played.


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