4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer

White to Play  

Here we discuss the one-space low pincer of . d is the most common answer, and is examined in detail below.

Attaching Underneath  

The normal black response to is .

Hane  

White can play a or b.

Jumping into the center  

is usually played at a or b. See 4-4 Point low approach, one-space low Pincer, one-point jump for more details.

Attachment  

is usually played at a or b. See 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, upper contact for more details.

3-3 Invasion  

is the most common answer to this move. restricts White's space on the top side, but the corner is big enough. After this, Black can choose between a and b.

Follow the path through the variations:

• - Black a: 4-4 point one-space low pincer invasion, interception
• - Black b: 4-4 point one-space low pincer invasion, block

In general, Black will play b if there is a black stone at or near the star point at the left side, to make a wall facing this stone. If Black has no such stone, a is usually played, and Black will make some thickness towards the top side, taking sente. (However, see BQM441.)

In both cases, White takes the corner.

Pincer  

• White e: 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, low double approach
• White f: 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, high double approach
• White g: 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, keima jump
• White h: 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, attach wrong side
• White tenuki: 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, tenuki