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Tsumego - Life and Death Problems of Go by Minoru Harada

Hitachi

No.722(Answers)

February 22, 2010

Elementary level

Correct Answer Diagram

Black 1 is crucial.
If White 2, Black wins the capturing race with 3 and 5.
If White 2 at 5, Black wins with 3.

Wrong Answer

Wrong Answer Diagram

Black 1 allows White the vital point 2 and loses the race.

Intermediate level

Correct Answer Diagram

Black 1 and 3 are crucial, and can capture the three White stones.

White 4 : connects right of White 2

Variation

Correct Answer Diagram (Variation)

If White 2, Black captures the four White stones with 3 and 5.

Wrong Answer

Wrong Answer Diagram

Black 1 is wrong.
With White 2, Black dies.

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