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RE: computer-go: Defeating mirror Go
On 22-Sep-00 Roland wrote:
> Hello computer-go,
>
> I think there is a way to defeat any kind of mirror GO if the
> super-ko rules is valid(no repeated positions allowed). Here is how:
> Create the following pattern:
You don't even need super-ko (or any ko) to defeat mirror go through the
center point. Here's a toughie for black:
White to move.
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Of course, I think you have to fall back to super ko if black places the
vertical line of stones that William suggested and the mirror is through that
line.
-Tom J.
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