About Approach-Move Liberties (2009)
[ If White answers with the Atari,
she loses a move ]
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However, in the problem, White has the option of answering Black's kikashi with the atari of |
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In total, White needs eight moves to take Black's group off the board, one more than before. It is White's choice, whether she wants to prefer liberties, or profit. |

that is shown here. White will profit territorially, in the case Black wins the semeai, but at the cost of losing a move. From here on, we will mark the direct liberty, Black has won by White's measure, with "
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