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3-4 point low approach two-space high pincer hazama tobi
This is a severe response to the two-space high pincer, played only when White has a position to the right. Responses seen in pro play, in decreasing order of popularity:
Looking at the Widest Path, the following might be considered the main line of this joseki:
So the normal result is a rather large corner for Black and quite some outside influence for White. This variation was created by Kajiwara Takeo 9 dan, a great joseki innovator known for his severity in local fights. Here is another well-established sequence which White can use if he is not so interested in the left side:
Later, Black can exchange a for b or b for c, but it is usual to turn elsewhere at this point. When an amateur is confronted with this unusual-looking move, he might attempt an unreasonable cut which is not seen in pro games. Here are two refutations given by Kogo's Joseki dictionary:
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