RTG Problem 32 / Solution

Solution  

saves the stones.

Variation  

If blocks from the outside, then lives.

Variation  

If prevents Black from making two eyes, then onwards capture the three White stones.

Variation  

If here, then is key. Black still wins the capturing race by one move.

Failure  

and here is played in the wrong sequence. is tesuji.

Failure  

Although can capture , is again a tesuji much like the two stone corner squeeze, followed by an atari at to destroy the other eye before connecting with .

Failure  

Through , White kills by bent four in the corner.