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3-3 point
Keywords: Opening, Joseki
The 3-3 point (Japanese: 三々 san-san, Korean: samsam) is a good point, in that it makes territory in the corner, but it is still quite low and makes for a slow development.
The popularity of 3-3 point openings in professional go has increased and decreased according to fashion, since they were first played around 1933 (see New Fuseki Era). For White, the shoulder hit at e, taking influence in the centre, is quite common, but she can also play a kakari at b, c or d. An approach at ''a'' is not so good, in general.
If you later wish to develop a 3-3 point stone, a keima to a or ogeima at b, on the fourth line, are most often used. Also possible are c and d. See also
This is a copy of the living page "3-3 point" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |