OneThousandAndOneLifeAndDeathProblems/Problem 87 discussion

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This is the solution given in the book, however I think it is wrong.

In my opinion, white can kill after (see next 2 diagrams)

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white kills black? I disagree, white in the middle was captured when black played 2

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white kills black (continuation)?

a and b are miai, black dies.

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Correct solution Diagram (?)

Therefore, I think this should be the correct solution diagram. Anyone agrees, or am I missing something?

Djaian First of all, your solution doesn't work

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Not a solution

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Not a solution

a and b are miai, black will die.

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white does not kill black here.

What you didn't see is that black can kill the 2 white stones in the corner if white tries to kill black.

Frankmartin

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white kills black.

I thought white could save his corner stones by connecting underneath...

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continuation.

...but that's not true. See the following response of unkx80. Thanks.

unkx80: To Frankmartin -

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The simpler answer

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The more advanced answer


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