Beginner Exercise 70 / Solution

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Solution

Play on the point of symmetry is a good rule in such positions. Since the shape is symmetrical, we show Black replies on one side only - a to c.

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a above

W3 is atari and Black connects easily.

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b above

B4 seems to prevent connection - but Black is caught in a snapback. B4 at B6 is met by W5 at B4 - snapback again.

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c above

White connects again. This is practically the best for Black.


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Failure

W1 only helps Black to prevent the snapback. Keep options open on the second line - in the "a above" diagram, White plays atari on the side with a Black stone on the first line.

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Failure continued



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