:: Igo Hatsuyôron 120 (2015)

The Further Evolution of Amateurs' Knowledge

(2011 - 2014)

White Captures with B after

Two Nakade Exchanges

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There is no other option for Black than to start in the centre of the nakade.

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Black has got two ko-threats only.

eliminated Black's options of cutting at , as well as attacking White's three stones in the lower left corner.

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As already seen before, attacking White's three stones in the lower left corner does not provide Black with valid ko-threats.

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In the problem, White would connect the ko, instead.

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White has got two eyes, and is alive.

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