Small Board Solutions

   

This page attemps to show the best plays on a number of small boards. Area scoring and superko are used.


2x2

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Can White draw? If White thinks she can and Black thinks White can't, Black will never pass in an even situation and White will never pass when behind.

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White could either pass or play here with W2. B1 at a would lead to a whole board win to White because of superko.

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W1 passes.

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Black can now pass since White taking would be superko. Black wins by 1.

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This is the alternative where White does not pass. B2 plays snapback.

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Again, White cannot take because of superko.

So, Black at least wins, but it has not been shown if he can win by more than 1.


3x2

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White can manage seki for a draw.


4x2

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Black wins the capturing race.


3x3

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Black's eye gives him the strength to capture White.


3x4

See solution.


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