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3-3 point high approach
Difficulty: Advanced Keywords: Joseki
Against the black stone at 3-3,
The problem with this move is that White is pushing Black along the fourth line. The black territory is considered to be worth more than the white influence.
Also note that Black is walking ahead of White, and that White is still open on the edge. Rather than I'm not disputing the idea that this approach to 3-3 is less-than-joseki. It does however have its uses, and is seen in pro games. A few examples from a database search are in this pattern:
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