Beginner Exercise 269 / Solution

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Solution

W1 is the solution. If B2 connects, then W3 connects the whole group back. (W3 at a is inferior for the endgame.) If B2 at a, then White plays W3 or b.


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Failure 1

W1 is a mistake - Black wins the capturing race, three liberties to two.

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Failure 2

W1 here is a better defense than Failure 1, but Black can get a ko.



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