KyuExercise127/Attempts

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In the( lower) right corner, I don't see a way to live directly... Some variations end up with Black connecting to the( lower) left thickness.

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My best try starts with a Bloody L to ensure connection. This is the L group with a descent on the short side. It should be killable, but there is a small gap on the bottom.

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Black has enough outside liberties here.

Black can get a Rectangular Six in the corner if White lets him.

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White can attach like this to "forestall" outright life. D leads to death. C is slack. B without A is possibly worse endgame.

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Black dies because the eye space isn't sealed properly.

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Black lives a bit small.

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Five is Kikashi.

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White can play like this for more points but she ends in Gote.

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This avoids the problem.

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The inside play is met with the Hanetsugi.

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Once again, Black has enough outside liberties here.

White died inside. Black will crush at A.

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White died again.

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The escape happens when White goes straight for the vital point. Black captures two stones with Seven...

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White's throw-in doesn't work.

Black connects to the left through small monkey jump or runs into the center( like a true weak group).

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The instant block leaves White weaker.

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White can also start inside at A's but Black still lives.

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Major vital point gets sealed in and dies.

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Hanetsugi doesn't achieve anything.

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Minor vital point fails in even more ways. For instance, Three expands eye space and aims to escape through the gap.

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The exchange of Four and Five doesn't change anything. A and B are Miai for life or escape.

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If White tries the X-ray monkey jump, the weak player's diagonal saves the day.

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Black curls back and lives.

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A and B are Miai again.

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Black escapes.


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