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  2007-04-02

Problem diagram.
Black plays.

Source:
Tesuji Dictionary, Vol. 1, Tsuke #76,
Segoe Kensaku & Go Seigen, Ishi Press

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Correct.
Black 1 is a simple, but very easy to overlook, tesuji. After White 2, Black calmly defends with 3. Black can now capture White's 3 stones, which are now short of liberties, thanks to Black 1.


Disaster.
After Black 1, White lays waste to the bottom with 2.


Slack.
Black 1 saves some of Black's stones, but after 2, White wins the semeai against the 2 Black stones above.


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