Gokyo Shumyo, Section 1, Problem 53 / Solution

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White 11 at a makes seki: Black can at most almost fill her eye space with a crooked four.

Why is this better than simply playing 5 at 9?

Capture three to make an eye. The second eye is at the circled point. Obviously, 6 and 7 are miai for life.

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Gokyo Shumyo, Section 1, Problem 53 / Solution last edited by Wugang on June 28, 2008 - 01:00