3-3 point low approach
Difficulty: Advanced
Keywords: Joseki
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/39/b5ba3bdfcf0fb94e9f2666a1156be91f.png) | Low approach |
To play here is actually a little heavy in feeling, compared with the approach at a.
Therefore one should presume is played for a reason relating to the joseki context: some strength for White in the direction of one set at least of the marked points.
Supposing in answer, White wouldn't be so happy simply playing back to b: Black might be able to attack these stones later. White's idea may be that is possible as shown, if backed up by a thick position in the upper right.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/28/89e53822384e9f539b9301f4d500ecf4.png) | Perhaps Black will play low |
Black is reluctant to play . But if White is strong on the left side, it may be a good idea. Just looking at this corner Black has more territory, and sente.
It is commented at 3-5 point distant low approach that this result isn't quite satisfactory for Black. So White can be reasonably pleased at this outcome.
Charles Matthews
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