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3-4 point low approach diagonal
Keywords: Joseki
White's low approach and Black's diagonal answer were a key feature of the nineteenth-century Shusaku fuseki. With the advent of komi go a pincer became the common answer instead of the diagonal, because it was considered faster for Black and hence a better way to overcome komi. Recently, the diagonal came into fashion again for both sides. Follow up moves1. Tenuki
The most common white reply is tenuki. In Edo-period games Instead of a, White can also reduce the Black influence along the left side. If White a Black will himself extend from his influence if possible. See also: Basic Instinct in Joseki 1.
2. Three space extension
If White does respond here, the light extension to 3. Knight's move
Another common choice is 4. Two space extension
Extending only two spaces to 5. Four space extension
This is a classical play, that isn't really part of the modern style except in special cases. 3-4 point low approach diagonal - whole board analysis This is a copy of the living page "3-4 point low approach diagonal" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |