BQM 272

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Black to live

Problem at it appears in the book Weiqi Rapid Drill 800 Problems problem 4.

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Book Solution

The book's solution seems fancier than it needs to be.

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A solution ?

Why not this B1. B1 make miai of W2 and B3.

Perhaps its just go blindness on my part.


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Solution II

Bill: In the Book Solution White has gained 1 point by capturing a Black stone. In Solution II, given the usual assumption that the surrounding area is White territory, White may make either 2 additional points of territory ([circled point]) or none, depending on who plays next at a. Both methods of living are the same size, but which is better depends upon the rest of the board.


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