Gokyo Shumyo, Section 2, Problem 2 / Solution

Traditional solution

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Main line  

B5 kills the group without ko. This line works in the corrected version too.

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Variation 1: B5 here also kills  

a and b become miai for the kill. This is inferior to the main line because white has more ko threats.

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Variation 2: W4 captures  

After B5 white is left with the bulky 5 shape.

Alternatives

[Diagram]
Attack from the right  

However Black has three more moves to kill: a to c.

[Diagram]
shortage of liberties  

For example, this line kills because White can't connect at a.


Gokyo Shumyo, Section 2, Problem 2 / Solution last edited by hnishy on January 4, 2023 - 11:18
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