BQM259/Earlier Play

Black's approach  

Bill: There is something to be said for the large knight's approach at . White cannot put much pressure on , and - is a normal result. Then Black can still get the last big play on the bottom.

Charles is normal? Takagawa played a.

Bill: Takagawa was beyond normal. ;-)

another idea  

zinger: Perhaps black can settle the top left this way, and switch to a or b.

From Professional Review  

Velobici: Professional comment: With , Black can make a base directly. Because is a loose pincer.