Beginner Exercise 52 / Solution

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Solution: Attach-Descend

B1 and B3 - this sequence is an often seen technique to expand the eye space for making life. Black is guaranteed two eyes at a and b.

(For advanced readers: usually, White should keep his options of c or d open. It is also a good ko threat.)

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White can't cut

W2 is quickly captured.

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Failure 1

Connect at B3 is insufficient - W4 hane reduces the eye space and kills. B5 at B7 is met by W6 at W8.

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failure 2

The simple stretch B1 can't get enough eye space to live.



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