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Double Kakari
Difficulty: Beginner
Keywords: Joseki, Tactics
When White makes a kakari to the 4-4 point with 1, it is common for Black not to answer in the corner, but play tenuki (or make a pincer on the left side). If White gets to play a second move here, the most usual action is to play a second kakari from the other side with 3 (or a). Such a position is called a double kakari. After White makes a double kakari, Black will usually react, because after a White play at a, Black just barely lives in the corner while White gets superb influence. Black a (or c) is the most common way, while Black b is a good alternative for weaker players, because it avoids difficult variations. See also Easy Way out of a Double Kakari. This is a copy of the living page "Double Kakari" at Sensei's Library. (C) the Authors, published under the OpenContent License V1.0. |