Stone Escape 1

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The problem thus far:

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This Black stone to escape White "geta" and live.

Black will need to connect out while being mindful of it's own liberties. A careless player can die here if the weakness in White's shape isn't utilised.


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Obvious move and response

If Black played elsewhere, White would be able to play at 1 and reduce the liberties of the Black stone while strengthening White's other stones.


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Black uses the weakness

The timing for Black 5 is vital. White's options all result in Black getting away.


Variation 1:

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Black escapes

B7 captures


Variation 2:

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Black still escapes...

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Black still escapes... continued


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