sjoelund (29-30k): Since the standard response for black at a is to invade at , don't we do the same here?
If black plays
, we answer
.
unkx80: Nice attempt there, but this is not solved.
and
allows Black to connect outside.
sjoelund: Hopefully this is the right sollution. It seems to work as it should. "a" and "b" are miai for black, but none work.
ichundso?: Black shoudl ignore (as seen below)
If we block at ,
forces
. Black then plays
and has a living formation.
Brent: Actually, White can still make a ko: see rectangular six in the corner. But of course playing at
is still the way to go.
unkx80: at a lives unconditionally.
ichundso?: a "a" too.
ichundso? This is the best result for white i can think about.
at
wont be good, because black wont play at
since he can get 2 eyes (no need to escape anymore as seen below). Note that
avoids a ko fight because if he cant push at a if