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Approach on the open side
Path: GeneralOpeningPrinciples · Prev: PlayAwayFromThickness · Next: DualPurposePlays
Difficulty: Beginner Keywords: Opening, Strategy
This is a kind of caricature. It should be clear that
This idea applies also for dealing with the opponent's framework from outside (when there is a free boundary).
Note that White cannot constrain Black's strategy here: Black may choose to pincer at b, in which case White will not be able to get a strong group. Instead White will take the corner or set up a running fight on the outside, the former being orthodox. Therefore the idea of the open side approach is related to flexibility. Black has played three times on this side before White plays a single stone. It is reasonable for White to allow Black some control of the direction of play. If White invaded at c Black would definitely play at d. White would be dictating the direction of play all right, but at a cost to her strategy. Don't push your opponent into good moves. See also closed side - closed mind. Path: GeneralOpeningPrinciples · Prev: PlayAwayFromThickness · Next: DualPurposePlays This is a copy of the living page "Approach on the open side" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |