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3-4 point high approach low extension
    Keywords: Joseki

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One-space extension

This is a Kitani joseki from the 1940s - though not exclusive to him. Black aims to make B1 a very solid stone.


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Normal continuation

Up to W6 is standard. In this case B5 leaves no weakness behind (compare with the case of BC at a). This is a tight way to play.


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Inside hane

Unusually Black can also play B1 inside, as here. In this main line, played in 2001 in a number of pro games, Black takes a larger corner but White is thicker.

Charles Matthews



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