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2009-02-09

Problem diagram.
White to invade the upper right formation.

Source:
American Go Journal, Vol. 22, No. 1, p. 27
Keshi and Uchikomi, Kaoru Iwamoto 9 dan

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Correct.
White 1 is the crucial point for the invasion. Black 2 is the steadiest reply. This play is correct despite its timid appearance. With 5, White has accomplished an invasion, but Black has compensation. After Black plays A or B, Black has a good fighting position.


Failure.
Invading at White 1 is not good. Now Black 2 can push the White stone more aggressively toward Black's strength in the upper right. With 4, Black has the advantage.


Black option.
Black 2 can also attack from the top. And with Black 4, White is again worse than the correct invasion.


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