4-4 point, double low approach, attach-block

    Keywords: Joseki
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4-4 point, double low approach, attach-block

The attach-block of B1 and B3 invites the atari at W4. After B5 connects, White may choose to play at a, b, or c.

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4-4 point, double low approach, attach-block

For the descent at W1, this is one possible joseki sequence.

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4-4 point, double low approach, attach-block

W1 here can also seal the Black group in. B2 is a more passive reply.

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4-4 point, double low approach, attach-block

B2 here is a probe. If W3 descends, then B4 can cut, aiming at the snapback at Black a, White b, Black c. If W3 leads to an unfavourable battle after B4, then W3 can consider playing at b instead.

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4-4 point, double low approach, attach-block

The connection at W1 almost always lead to the attachment at B2.


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