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Kobayashi variants
   

[Diagram]
Diag.: A common variant


The most orthodox play here may be Black at a (Kobayashi fuseki), but this way for Black has also been common.

[Diagram]
Diag.: With 3-5 point


Top players have tried this black formation, too.


[Diagram]
Diag.: 19x19 diagram

Since this way of playing out a side with a white 3-3 point also gets a stone on the 10-4 point, it will be very like the Kobayashi pattern if White approaches the upper right corner.


[Diagram]
Diag.: Using the third line

These plays by Black would have a similar meaning, but because of the invasion point at b, Black 1 is a little bit heavy.


[Diagram]
Diag.: Making a base

This very secure pattern is currently being played by pros.



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