fusojigen/problems-21sep

Beginner's problems: 21 september

26 to 30 kyu.

Problem 1

White to play and capture some black stones.  

Problem 2

White just played 1. Black's next move?  

Problem 3

White to capture the two black stones.  

Problem 4

Black to kill white.  

Problem 5a

White just played 1, black's move?  

Problem 5b

White just played 1, how should black respond to this?  

Proto-This problem is nearly identical to the second problem on my homepage. By the same token, problem 5a is also very similar to that problem.

Problem 6

White stands in front of a tough decision. If he attacks black, he may begin a battle whose winner for sure will win the game, but who the winner will be is at this point unsure. Should white Attack or Defend?  

Problem 7

Black's best move.  

Problem 8

White just played 1, how should black respond?