4-4 point distant low approach

distant low approach  

The distant low approach of against a stone on the 4-4 point is not a very usual approach move. In most cases White would prefer a normal low approach. Black usually plays a or b.

Wedge  

The distant low approach usually appears after a wedge such as . Now is a natural extension from but going a space further is possible.

Black plays ogeima  

is a calm answer to the low approach aiming to take a good portion of the corner and expand to the left side. White typically slides into the corner with an ogeima of her own and then makes a solid base with . In case there already is a white stone at , White can tenuki.

It should be noted that White's slide is rather thin and Black has a good follow up at the circled point. See 4-4 point ogeima slide follow up.

Black plays kosumi  

Black's kosumi of very clearly aims to take the corner territory. White will usually extend along the upper side at or around . Black then secures the corner with .

After the wedge  

If White allready has a stone on the top side and does not feel the need to defend after , she can play at or one space higher aiming to slide into the corner. If Black plays the corner is completely secure (see three crows) but White did get to develop on both sides.