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Zero-space pincers
    Keywords: Joseki

[Diagram]
Diag.: Shoulderhit


This shoulder play by Black has its uses, but unless Black is strong in the centre it may just be a trick play. See BQM41.


[Diagram]
Diag.: The 'Korean' play


This strange idea actually goes back a long way. It is only in recent years that variations have been accepted as joseki.


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Diag.: An idea to settle the position

This was seen in an old Go Seigen-Hashimoto Utaro game. It isn't a ridiculous choice, assuming White can handle Black a in reply. Another oddity in 3-6 point pincers.



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