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Correct Solution 1 (A Jump to the First Line)

The jump of White 1 is the vital point for bringing about a race to capture. Black can hang tough with 2, but White continues with 3.

Correct Solution 2 (A Precise Snapback)

Black 4 is another tenacious move, but White 5 and the sequence through 7 wraps things up. A snapback is precisely set up to capture Black’s two stones.

Diagram 1 (A Six Point Oversized Eye) White 7 connects at 2

Even if Black plays at 4 and 6 to capture, a six point oversized eye is created that leaves the group dead.

Diagram 2 (Failure)

For defensive purposes as well, Black 2 is the vital point. Next, A and B are equivalent options for unconditional life. Even if White plays 1 at A, Black 2 is the correct response.