Beginner Exercise 171 / Solution

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Solution

White has two atari possibilities at a and b. W1 makes a shape of rotational symmetry, keeping atari options open.

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White connects

Against B1 here, White uses option a. Black can't connect at W4 for shortage of liberties.

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Connects similarly

And against B1 here, White uses option b. Similarly, Black can't connect at W4 for shortage of liberties.

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Failure

Using atari first fails. a and b are miai for Black to cut.



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