Compromised diagonals and joseki 3

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Almost joseki

A variant in the 3-4 point high approach two-space high pincer.



W1 is (although rarely) played by professionals. Usually there will be a stone like BC on the left side while the top right corner is black too. It is thus used defensively, intending to make a living group and avoid getting into a fight.


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