Solution.
After , since White a is not possible (Black will capture at b), Black lives as a twisted four. Now c and d are miai.
Failure 1
Black dies by bulky five.
Failure 2
Playing at looks good, but will capture the marked stone. However, has to be careful not to play at a or b.
Failure 3
is the vital point here.
Failure 4
is probably the weakest move among the failure diagrams.
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