4-4 point low approach, attachment, wedge, low atari
Keywords: Joseki
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Charles Matthews The important ladder occurs after and
. White should expect this and use a ladder with
, unless White is already strong on the left side in which case White at a may be possible.
The expected sequel is then ,
(because of the proverb Capture stones caught in a ladder at the earliest opportunity
White is considered better.
With here, Black prevents the ladder capture: clearly though White at a next means White can take over the corner for a big exchange.
If White isn't so flexible, and plays here anyway, a difficult crawling battle can arise after
. There are some more ladder tactics available after
(double threat ladder-maker).