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Double Kakari
  Difficulty: Beginner   Keywords: Joseki, Tactics

[Diagram]
Diag.: double kakari (2 tenuki)

When White makes a kakari to the 4-4 point with 1, it is common for Black not to answer in the corner, but play tenuki (or make a pincer on the left side). If White gets to play a second move here, the most usual action is to play a second kakari from the other side with 3 (or a). Such a position is called a double kakari.

After White makes a double kakari, Black will usually react, because after a White play at b, Black just barely lives in the corner while White gets superb influence. Black a (or c) is the most common way, while Black b is a good alternative for weaker players, because it avoids difficult variations.

See also Easy Way out of a Double Kakari, BQM31 Modern double kakari.



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