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3-4 point low approach
    Keywords: Opening, Joseki, Index page

This gives an overview of 3-4 point low approach Josekis that have a page (or several pages) on Sensei's Library.

For each joseki a standard sequence is given (this is one of the more common ones, but need not be the absolutely most common one), and an overview of pages dealing with that joseki and its variations.

This approach has been researched for at least 400 years in Japan, so the number of variations in the books is large. The key ideas are these:

  • good for a tight, territorial play;
  • good for settling quickly, if that is your only aim;
  • not so good for central influence or attacking play.

The last point should be qualified, in the case of a counterpincer joseki strategy.

See 3-4 approach, high or low for comparisons of the common approach moves.


[Diagram]
Diagonal


[Diagram]
one-space low pincer


[Diagram]
one-space high pincer


[Diagram]
Two-space low pincer


[Diagram]
Two-space high pincer


[Diagram]
Three-space low pincer


[Diagram]
Three-space high pincer


[Diagram]
Upper attachment


[Diagram]
Side attachment



[1] Where is the point a? It's missing from this diagram. Is it supposed to be the same point in the previous diagram?--Bob McGuigan

Seems to be d of that diagram? Charles



This is a copy of the living page "3-4 point low approach" at Sensei's Library.
(OC) 2004 the Authors, published under the OpenContent License V1.0.