364473 enclosure 3-3 invasion

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Can Black kill?  

The black formation is the 3-6,4-4,7-3 enclosure.



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Ko is normal  

Here this ko can be considered a normal result. If Black wants to prevent this, and kill White, it typically involves playing in a more aggressive way, relying on local strength.

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Life  
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Seki  

This is perhaps Black's strongest attempt to prevent White from living. However, White forms a seki with no problems.

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Aggressive  

B1 can kill, depending on what happens on the outside with the cut at W10.

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Can Black kill?  

Almost any Black move threatens the life of white+circle. B1 is a skillful attempt. White goes for ko again. If B3 elsewhere, then White will play a.



In conclusion, White should not be in a rush to invade here, since much depends on the outside support. If Black adds another move, it is difficult to do so without a sense of being overconcentrated.


364473 enclosure 3-3 invasion last edited by 50.23.115.116 on January 26, 2015 - 00:18
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