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Tsuke-nobi
PageType: Path
Difficulty: Advanced
Keywords: Joseki
The tsuke-nobi (or attach-and-extend) joseki is formed by the moves to Black 4 in this diagram. Its name comes from the black moves in this diagram: Black 2 is a tsuke (attachment), and Black 4 a nobi (extension). There are other josekis possible after Black 2: White can turn inward at a instead of 3, provided the ladder is good for her, while Black has the choice to play at b (taking territory) or c (making the position of both players strong and thick) instead of 4. The tsuke-nobi itself is mostly popular among weaker players, but for stronger players it is still a good idea if Black wants to build thickness towards the left side, and does not mind giving White a position on the upper side. In other words, Black regards the left side as more important than the top. Often, but certainly not always, there will be a black stone around the marked point. After Black 4, White at b, d, e and f are all joseki. In pro games it is now rare unless justified by the context: either Black getting a very efficient formation relative to the left side, or White getting an overconcentrated formation at the top. Go further with the following links:
If, for whatever reason, White allows Black to play the next move here, Black should not hesitate to play b. The resulting shape is very good. This is a copy of the living page "Tsuke-nobi" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |