Table of contents | Table of diagrams Joseki Quick Reference komoku approaches komoku enclosures hoshi approaches hoshi enclosures sansan approaches sansan enclosure mokuhazushi approaches mokuhazushi enclosures |
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[1] Bill: It seems strange to call these enclosures, except perhaps the Iron pillar, the 3-3 and the kosumi. In general it takes two additional plays besides the 4-4 to secure the corner. That is an important idea.
[2] Bill: Conversely, it seems strange to call these enclosures, because the 3-3 itself suffices to secure the corner. That is another important idea.