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Two-space High Approach
    Keywords: Joseki

An approach to a corner stone along the fourth line (hence "high") and separated from it by two spaces.

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Diag.: Approach

For the two-point high approach to the 3-4 point shown here, the most normal answers are Black at a, b, c or tenuki.


[Diagram]
Diag.: Approach

Less usual answers are at d, e and f.

For d see light play example.
This approach was played in the nineteenth century, and became popular in Japan in the 1920s. It has recently been in fashion again.



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