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ThreeThreePoint
Sansan

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3-3 point
    Keywords: Opening, Joseki

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Diag.: Stone on the 3-3 point

The 3-3 point (Japanese: san-san) is a good point, in that it makes territory in the corner, but it is still quite low and makes for a slow development. However, a play on the 3-3 point in itself seals the corner, no immediate further play is required to settle the corner.

If you later wish to develop a 3-3 point stone, a keima to 'a' or ogeima to 'b' up to the fourth line is mostly used.

For white, the shoulder hit at 'c', taking influence in the centre, is quite common, but she can also play a kakari at 'b', 'd' or 'e'. A kakari at 'a' is not so good.

See also 3-3 point invasion and 3-3 point pincers.



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