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Twisted four in the corner
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A twisted four which occurs in the corner may not be quite the same as the normal twisted four. The twisted four in the corner follows exactly the same logic as bent four in the corner. 1. Fewer than two outside liberties
If there are fewer than two outside liberties, White can turn this position into a ko.
White 3 starts the ko. White can finish the ko by filling at 2. At least two outside liberties
If there are at least two outside liberties, Black is alive with three points.
Thanks to the two 3. Endgame implications
When White reduces the outside liberties with
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