Xuanxuan Qijing Problem 239 / Solution

Solution

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Solution

After W1, the white group is "pretty much" alive.

Technically, it is a ko that Black can't really win.

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Black's Resistance

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Cont. 1

W5 is the move that links the black stones together to create connect and die situation.

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Cont. 2

W7 is important, see failure for what happens when W7 is at B8.




Failure

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W8 is an unexpected good move.

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Cont.

After Black recaptures, the white group dies.


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