3-4 point high approach low extension, trick play

   
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Trick

The inside hane of B2 is supposed to be a trick play: see 3-4 point high approach low extension for the refutation, however see also 3-4 point high approach low extension, whole board for more discussion.

Now why exactly is White tricked ? Because she has to mind her cutting stones while her corner is not alive. Indeed, if Black has got enough outside liberties (due to White's fleeing for safety) ...

[Diagram]

Trick

Black descends with B1, then hanes at B3. White can't reply at a due to shortage of liberties.

Maybe this trick play has already been described here. -- Dieter


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