BQM81

  Difficulty: Beginner   Keywords: Joseki, Question
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Question  

In my games B2 is often played . I have not found this move in joseki dictionaries. What is wrong with this move? What is the best answer? --!Uwe

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Answer  

White usually plays W3. The purpose of this move is to prevent Black making good shape, at the same point. Then Black usually extends to B4 (or a or b) and White extends to W5 or c. This position is considered slightly preferable for White as the corner is still open for an invasion at the 3-3 point.

But if Black already has a stone in the region of W5 , the kosumitsuke B2 is recommended.

After B2 and B4, White can extend as far as W5, a perfect use of the wall W1+W3 (see extension from a wall). Therefore this way of playing isn't usually considered joseki for Black, unless there is a further black stone on the upper side that interferes with W5.


[Diagram]
Different situation  

Here White has to undertake something to settle her stones while the black stones flow naturally from both sides.



(For more details, please see 4-4 point diagonal attachment joseki and 4-4 point diagonal attachment, one-space jump (without pincer).)


BQM81 last edited by 128.220.39.15 on April 26, 2006 - 20:56
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