Corner approach

Corner approach against 3-4 point  

A corner approach is a move played as an approach to a single opposing stone in the corner. here is such a move.

The Japanese go term that describes a corner approach is kakari, and is adopted by the English-speaking go community.

Some people prefer the term “approach move”, but that is also used to describe an extra move needed when removing a liberty as part of a capturing race.

A corner approach move prevents the opponent's enclosure and total occupation of the corner territory. There are many different approach moves: one space low (keima), one space high, two space low (ogeima), two space high, etc.