Answers
(No. 266: May 28, 2001)
Black 1 is the vital point to live.
Elementary level: Wrong Answer
Black 1 allows White the vital point 2. Black dies.
Black 1 is the vital point. If White 2,
Black wins the capturing race with 3 to 9.
Intermediate level: Wrong Answer
Black 1 allows White the vital point 2.
Black loses the capturing race.
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