Capture a Group of 3 Stones in a Line

It takes 8 white stones to capture this black group.

This is a lot like the example of how to capture 2 white stones (it took 6 black stones to do it).

Maybe you can imagine a group of 3 black stones that could be captured with only 7 white stones. This is not a trick question! Think about that lumpy group of 4 black stones. When you're ready, check the answer.

• See how to capture other groups of stones.
• Try to solve four Go puzzles.
• Get some tips for new Go players.

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