3-5 point low approach, press
The press of aims to push White on the low side while creating a wall. After
and
takes some territory on the left side, Black can play in the vicinity of a to build up a framework.
There are some variations possible here. Black can jump with [1]. White has an option of not jumping with
.
Up to in the previous diagram is a joseki. However, Black can also choose to continue to push at
to continue building the wall. When
makes a double hane, Black takes the opportunity to take profit at
and
in sente, using the weakness at a, which is why
cannot be played at b.
The attachment at is also sente, then Black ataris at
and extends at
. Up to
, Black has created a very big wall. A noteworthy difference from the previous joseki is that it is White's turn now.
If White does not like to be kept on the third line, then and
might want to cut through and start a pushing battle. See press for more discussions on this topic.
[1]
Another joseki:
Black 11 is expected to extend, probably to the circled point.
There are some other choices for .
See also: