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AGA problem of the week

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I have a question about the current problem of the week. This is the problem.

This is the problem:
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My Question:
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What happens if white plays this instead? I don't see any way to prevent white from living unconditionally.
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Re: AGA problem of the week

Post by moha »

I think it's still ko after your W4 if B-L1, W-M1, B-N1, W-P1, B-N1.
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