Standard opening 2

  Difficulty: Intermediate   Keywords: Opening

In the orthodox fuseki, when White splits at white+circle, the following is joseki.

[Diagram]

Side joseki

The exchange of B7 for W8 may be delayed or omitted. An alternative variation has W6 at B7, with Black running out with B3 and White taking the corner.

B7 may not be sente enough in some positions, and Black could play at a to make a larger threat.


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