Beginner Exercise 91 / Solution

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Solution

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Solution

It is important to atari the white+circle stone in the correct direction.

If W4 here, then after B5, the W4 stone is captured.

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Variation

This is even easier for Black.

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Variation

W2 here is a trick move, but after B3, White is still dead.



Failure

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Failure

The play from the other direction is a failure. White lives.

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Under the stones - wishful thinking

Players who know the under the stones technique may be tempted to think of this more convoluted solution. Alas, this line is wishful thinking - see Under The Stones Problem 6 for the reason.

Note the tesuji of W4 that forces Black to make an additional approach move.



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