Snapback Problem 24 / Solution

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Solution

B1 takes away one of White's liberties and sets up a snapback; if White captures at a, Black will capture three stones. White is one liberty behind and loses the capturing race.

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Failure

Capturing the two white stones doesn't reduce White's liberties and Black loses the race.


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