This is a first line large knight's move connection. For this problem, the required diagonal move is .
If ataris, then either or a connects. The stones happen to set up a snapback, so no problems here.
The other diagonal at for the first line large knight's move connection does not work for this problem. can cut the connection.
If , then is an atari without snapback possibility.
It's tempting to play on the point of symmetry with in the middle, but white can cut with here.
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