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Invasions

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Invasion
   

An invasion (Japanese: uchikomi) is a play made inside an enemy framework with the intention of living or escaping.

[Diagram]
Diag.: Invasion example from a joseki

If after black's kosumi 2 white makes a 3 space extension 3 with the purpose to have a good shape after a-b exchange, black plays an invasion 4.

See also Invading Shimari, Invasions on the Side and 3-3 Point Invasion.



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