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Referenced by 34PointJosekis TaxonomyOfJoseki
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3-4 point high approach, three-space high pincer
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Difficulty: Advanced
Keywords: Joseki
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/4/271111c38f9c0d51db6847c65c663130.png) | Three-high pincer |
When is the chosen pincer here, White (in pro games) as often as not ignores it (see 3-4 point high approach three-space high pincer, tenuki). When White does reply here, White at a is most commonly played; after that, White at b.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/31/5640e53fbfb592898bd427a75782998b.png) | Outside contact |
This normal variation of a 5-4 point joseki, played in the presence of , was adopted by some top players having White in this position. After Black has sente and is at a safe distance from White's strength. It is known for Black to play at to avoid this result.
Charles Matthews
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