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3-3 point distant high approach
Difficulty: Intermediate Keywords: Joseki
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/14/53740df8d3f6aad780a1c12550f2bef3.png) | Distant high approach |
This choice of is the most common way to approach a 3-3 point, in professional games.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/46/617ee00cfd086f8a5ce19826ac8a3cb7.png) | Black's replies |
Black's normal replies are at a to d, in that order of popularity. A pincer in this case would be an unusual plan.
Therefore in the case of the 3-3 point, White can choose the direction of play: this contrasts with the 4-4 point, and shows that the 3-3 point is less flexible.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/42/b3a1a98125ef00ab39fd1d0f65416d0b.png) | White extends back |
White would then extend back to , or a or b, depending on the side position as a whole. White's position is light, and not of course yet territory, considering the open skirt at the marked points.
It is possible for to be tenuki here: see 3-3 point distant high approach, tenuki variations.
Charles Matthews
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