Joseki-related life-and-death example 2

    Keywords: Joseki, Life & Death

Joseki

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Joseki

This is the 3-3 invasion joseki we see way too often.

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Joseki

Sure the white group at the corner is alive without question, but future development may change matters...



Discussion

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Discussion

After the two innocent-looking black+circle are played, the white group is no longer alive, without additional defense.



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Discussion

The sequence of cut at B1 followed by the placement at B3 is the killing move. W4 is answered by B5, and the rest is similar to example 1.

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Discussion

If W2 is played here, B3 still kills.


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