Black 3 is an approach

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This description covers a multitude of patterns - over 30 from pro play - most of which are experimental or unexplored.

When White 2 is a 4-4 point, Black 3 as an approach has been played often over the past decade. Some set patterns have probably started to be worked on in this case.

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Opposing komoku

In the case of opposing komoku, which is well known from classical theory, Black 3 is played because of the actual urgency of first play in the symmetrical situation.

In general it will not be that Black 3 as an approach is more urgent than occupying a corner, but it may have a function in relation to probe or transposition strategies.

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A favorite Cho U opening

This is one of Cho U's favorite openings as black.


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