3-4 point low approach two-space high pincer

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A pincer to the 3-4 point low approach

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Two-space high pincer

This pincer (B3) was the dominant one in pro play during the middle years of the twentieth century. Naturally plenty of research has been carried out on it.

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White's common replies

White a and b are much more common than the many other replies. They have distinct strategic meanings: White a (3-4 point low approach two-space high pincer two space jump) is a light play which can lead into a counter-pincer plan, while White b (3-4 point low approach two-space high pincer kosumi) is for immediate life.


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White's other replies

The most important of White's other replies (decreasing order of popularity)

There are a few more variations (if ten isn't sufficient), some of which are in joseki books but not really current in pro play.


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