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4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, upper contact
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  Difficulty: Expert   Keywords: Joseki

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If White attaches on top of the pincer stone BC with W1 here, two families of joseki can arise after the expected answer B2. We can have W3 at a (tsukehiki) or at b (tsukenobi). Although W1 isn't one of the most common ways to play, there are many examples in pro games; and in particular the tsukenobi lines seem still to be developing and to lead to many complications such as running fights. These are some of the most unusual and difficult joseki for the 4-4 point.


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Black's alternative

B4 is Black's other option in this position. No real josekis have been created yet for this position. I will show some game examples.


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Cho vs. Yoda

W1 is a natural move. This game was played between Cho Chikun (Black) and Yoda Norimoto in the 1999 Meijin title match.


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Better?

The opinion of the professionals was that this result was probably slightly better for White.


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Reversion

After W1 and B2, we get back to a position we have seen above. Of course there are other options for B2.


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No comment

I will show this variation without comment. I do not know who played it, nor what comment was given, and I feel not capable of making it myself.

Charles Matthews Up to W8 here follows a game Iwata Tatsuaki-Cho Chikun played 1992-07-02, in a context where Black had considerable strength in the upper right. But the continuation was different after that.


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Andre Engels



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