3-4 point distant low approach, pincer

    Keywords: Joseki
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pincer

Although W1 is used to counter a black pincer, a pincer is still possible. The most usual pincer is B2 here. See 3-4 point distant low approach, one-space low pincer.


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Distant pincer

After the wider pincer at B2, a sequence comparable to that after the nearer pincer follows.

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Distant pincer (continuation)

Because the pincer does not give enough support, B2 at W3 does not work well here. Instead, black plays at B2, with the followup shown here.


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Near pincer (White 11 at a)

The near high pincer at B2 is a relatively modern move; as far as I know it was not played before the 1990s. Its intention is to build a position facing the left. If White attaches at the 3-3 point, the position reverts to a position from the 4-4 point low approach one-space high pincer.

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Near pincer (White 11 at a)

However, White is more likely to attach at the 4-4 point in this case. The moves to B8 are joseki; W9 is the most common continuation.

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continuation

This shows one possible continuation; W5 is (together with the cut at WC) a vital point of this position.


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