Approach
There are several types of approach, depending on what to approach, where and with what.
- Corner approach, see also approach from which side and double kakari
- Moves that are needed at the start of a semeai (so count as extra liberties for the underdog) are called approach moves
Approach / Kakari
Talking about a corner approach, approach means almost but not exactly the same as kakari.
Is this Kakari?
Is this an approach?
Charles Mmm - I think so, in both cases.
BobMcGuigan Could it be expected that a kakari aims at something (by exposing a weak point, e.g.), too? For example, I wouldn't call Black's move below a kakari, but it is an approach to the strong white corner.
Bill: My sense in all three cases is approach si, kakari no.
--mAsterdam: I copied this from Messages to people currently present in the library. It obviously needs more work.
SnotNose I'm looking for guidance as to when to approach a 3-4 stone on the 4th line vs. the 3rd line. Are there any pages or books that treat this topic? If not, perhaps strong players might contribute to 34ApproachHighOrLow.