Weekly Go problems: Week 121

Here are the weekly Go problems for week 121.

Black plays first in all problems and all solutions are labeled ‘correct’. Have fun!

Easy Go problem

This shape often appears in handicap games. Do you know how Black should resolve things in the corner?

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Intermediate Go problem

This is the continuation of a common joseki. How can you make use of Black’s single stone on the left side?

The joseki in question was discussed in game 3 of the Gu Li – Lee Sedol Jubango (as a possible variation at move 10 in the top left corner).

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Hard Go problem

This problem is from a real game and was sent to us by Go Game Guru reader Edmund Shaw. Thanks Edmund!

Black’s stones at the bottom still have some life in them. Can you find a move that creates miai?

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Discuss other possible moves

If you have any questions or want to discuss any of these problems, please leave a comment below at any time. You can use the coordinates on the problem images to discuss a move or sequence of moves.

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