Tesuji The Book/Errata

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Problem #3, Page 81 White to Play and Win
Page 82 Answer
White Dead via 3 in a row
White Dead, Self Atari Required to Live
Answer given
Potential ko-escape for white?


Problem 3 on page 81 & 82

About the problem, "White to play and win for sure.":

The given solution (or problem) seems wrong. It was discussed on [ext] rec.games.go

Problem taken from third printing, not changed in later printings.

In the first printing something may have been slightly different.

What is the collective wisdom here? Incorrect solution? Wrong problem diagram? Combination?

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Problem #3, Page 81 White to Play and Win

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Page 82 Answer

Quote: White 1 is the safety play -- empty triangles are not always wrong.

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White Dead via 3 in a row

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White Dead, Self Atari Required to Live


Puzzle 3, page 152

If white plays 4 at 5, she either has a ko to escape or links up with the white side, unless I have missed something.

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Answer given

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Potential ko-escape for white?


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