Variations of Our Solution (I)
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!!! In this variation - and its sub-variations - we will assume that White intends to start the ko on the right side "late", i.e. at the moment when her centre group is reduced to five liberties. This is also shown in the theory chapter as FLAG 4a ( We will not consider sub-variations, wherein the ko is started "in-between". !!! |
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, or at
, because Black's answer at
, respectively at
, re-takes the just won additional liberty. We will show this with sub-variations for
below - we kept our "old" order of moves, so that you can better follow the development of our insights into this issue.
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. Even without capturing a Black stone there, White will be forced to play at
, anyway. Therefore, Black's cut would not have any effect here.
, or at
, will not really help White.
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