3-3 point low approach

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3-3 point distant high approach
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Low approach

To play W1 here is actually a little heavy in feeling, compared with the approach at a.


Therefore one should presume W1 is played for a reason relating to the joseki context: some strength for White in the direction of one set at least of the marked points.

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Perhaps White can make a short extension

Supposing B1 in answer, White wouldn't be so happy simply playing back to a: Black might be able to attack these stones later. White's idea may be that W2 is possible as shown, if backed up by a thick position in the upper right. Later, Black may make an extension at b.

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Perhaps Black will play low

Black is reluctant to play B1. But if White is strong on the left side, it may be a good idea. Just looking at this corner Black has more territory, and sente.


It is commented at 3-5 point distant low approach that this result isn't quite satisfactory for Black. So White can be reasonably pleased at this outcome.

Charles Matthews

gauss: My impression from looking at that page was that this wasn't quite satisfactory for White (i.e. was a special strategy). Which is it?


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