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Tsuke Nobi
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[Diagram]
Diag.: tsukenobi

The TsukeNobi is the joseki formed by the moves to black 4 in this diagram. Its name comes from the black moves in this diagram: black 2 is a Tsuke (attachment), and black 4 a Nobi (extension). There are a few other Josekis possible after black 2: White can turn inward at A instead of 3, provided the ladder is good for him, while black has the choice to play at B (taking territory) or C (making the position of both players strong and thick) instead of 4.

The TsukeNobi itself is mostly popular among weaker players, but for stronger players it is still a good idea if black wants to build thickness towards the left side, and does not mind giving white a position on the upper side. In other words, black regards the left side as more important than the top. Often, but certainly not always, there will be a black stone around the marked point (Jonathan Cano: what marked point? FCS: That one, I believe.). After black 4, white B, D, E and F are all joseki.

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If, for whatever reason, white allows black to play the next move here, black should not hesitate to play B. The resulting shape is very good.



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