35 Point Low Approach Three Space Low Pincer

Three-space pincer  

Black is a very classical move. Naturally it is more slow-paced than the closer pincers.

White's replies  

White's traditional replies are at a for immediate life, or at b, taking up position while waiting to see what Black has in mind.

Life  

With and , White has enough room to live. Black plays next at a to keep White shut in, or b.

Come out  

White can also come out with . That leaves a shape point at a that Black can play later. It also allows Black a more efficient shape than in the next variation.

Come out first  

Comparing with this order of play, White here first seems more consistent.

Charles Matthews