3-5 point 3-3 approach

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3-3 approach

W1 here is an alternative to the common approach at a. It can have a strategic meaning, for example to avoid being pressed into a low position (White a, Black b).

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Black's answers

The normal answer is B1 - see 4-5 point 3-3 approach for that. Other plays are less frequent: a, b and c are known from pro games.

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Example

For example, B1 is more common in pro games than Black at a. The low stone black+circle can cause Black to dislike being pressed down.

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Continuation

Black's idea is to play tenuki after W6 here. White at a now makes thickness facing black+circle.

For White ignoring the cover play by Black, see 3-5 point 3-3 approach cover, tenuki.

Charles Matthews


Sazn

I think cutting will work for Black if the ladder doesn't work for White.

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Continuation

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Double ladder

See double threat ladder-maker.


3-3 invasion from Yi-Yi game

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3-3 approach

White is Yi Ch'ang Ho. Black is Yi Se-tol.

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Continuation

W3 is fine technique to create shortage of liberties. W7 and W9 concentrate on the two upper white stones.

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Continuation

B2 instead of a avoids strengthening White. W3 and W5 focus on stabilizing this group and take the initiative. W7 switches to the top, establishing a connection between his influential group and his corner stone.


Other variations

Is it wrong for white to respond here with 2?

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Variation



Bob McGuigan: W2 is possible, I guess, but it follows the low 3-3 point move with an even lower second line move. Seems like Black will build some impressive outside strength. This may be OK for White if there is a strong White position on the left side.


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