49 Kyu Problems

A bit more difficult

Stones stuck at the edges require fewer opposing stones to be completely surround and are therefore easier to capture.

Try capturing the white stones that are in atari.

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A stone in the corner is in atari.

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Now, two white stones are in atari.

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Master these concepts and you shall be awarded the level of 49 Kyu!