Judging forcing plays 1 / Discussion

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White's peep  

Charles Matthews White's peep with W1 here isn't the most common joseki continuation (at a) but that doesn't mean it can be criticised.

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Black connects  

Assuming Black simply connects with B2 and we have W3 as shown here, White has less chance of a good invasion at p later than in the standard joseki. But with a black 4-4 point in the lower left this isn't such a major issue. White can perhaps build on a larger scale on the upper side, since W3 is on the fourth line: it could also be played at b.

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Other replies  

After White peeps with white+circle, Black can also resist by playing B1 here (Black at c is also known but quite rare in pro games)[1].

This can lead into a large-scale variation (see pushing battles in joseki 2). But there is no reason for White to regret the peep.


[1] It involves a ladder, since White could cut immediately and Black can't squeeze as is possible after B1 in the diagram. Therefore this may be a case for the Ladder strategy / Discussion. In the game position the ladder is good for White, because on the stone in the lower right.


Judging forcing plays 1 / Discussion last edited by CharlesMatthews on July 24, 2003 - 17:12
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