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BQM 40
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A wedge variant question

Is B1 a good move?

Is one of the approaches a and b better for White, and why?

Dieter: I think it is playable. The next diagram can be expected.


[Diagram]
A likely result

But I like the white position better.



[Diagram]
Preparation for pincer?

Dave Sigaty: I think that the simplest way to look at it is to ask the question why would Black exchange 1-4 before playing a pincer? In the present situation Black "forces" White to build a wall on the left before playing B5. It is almost impossible that Black is better for having done this rather than playing a pincer directly instead of B1.



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