3-4 point low approach, upper attachment

    Keywords: Joseki
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3-4 point low approach upper attachment

The upper attachment at B3 almost forces W4. Unlike the 4-4 point low approach upper attachment joseki, there is little for a side switch to occur in this joseki. Typical followups include a and b.

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3-4 point low approach upper attachment

White gets the upper side while black gets the corner and the left side.

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3-4 point low approach upper attachment

Black can also cross-cut at B1.

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3-4 point low approach upper attachment

The end result is that black has better influence outside, but white is very thick and cannot be attacked. For more on this joseki, see attach-crosscut corner patterns.


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