(Referenced by 35; 58)

In the known sources, we found no explanation concerning the very first moves of the solution. So we tried several variations for the first four moves on our own.

For , we considered the alternatives from to , but all of them failed to improve on .

For , moves at , , or , simply seem to lead to a change in the order of moves. Other options like fail.

For , we investigated the alternatives from to , but all of them failed. White will win, if she lives on the right side by capturing another two stones with a move at 3.

For , moves at , or , again simply seem to lead to a change in the order of moves. Other options like to fail.

Kang KyoungNang 7d was so kind to show us several important spots on the board, concerning the endgame. The following diagrams start from a position after our variation for ( 57) in our solution.