BQM 390

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The following is given as joseki in KJD (9/07):

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A 4-4 distant low approach joseki:

Point A is given as a follow-up move by black later, with the following variation given as a mistake for white:

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After Black's invasion:

White should not try to save with 2, according to KJD which shows the White group in the corner dying after White moves 4 at A... My question is how Black should followup if White plays 4 at B? Is a play at A or C or somewhere else the best local response?

Thanks! golearner (8k)


MrTenuki: B5 at A seems sufficient. If anything, it applies the one weak group between two principle and can be said to be a splitting attack:

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After Black's invasion:


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