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4-4 point low approach, two-space high pincer with side stone
    Keywords: Joseki

[Diagram]
Framework strategy

In the presence of BC, B2 is a pincer that works in a way that is quite similar to the pincer at a, which has to a great extent replaced B2 in pro games.

For White's reply W3 at b see catenaccio joseki. The hazama tobi at c is the other common possibility.

[Diagram]
Invasion

The usual way for White to play is the immediate 3-3 invasion. B2 is indicated here, because of BC. W5 may be at a, b or c. At c is often seen in the West because of an 'old information' effect: the pros have hardly played this since 1975, but it's still in the books in English.


[Diagram]
Current thinking

This is the modern line. B8 at a instead is bad.

Charles Matthews





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