Judging forcing plays 1 discussion
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/41/cfa42dca85eca5386d05f66e2f2354fb.png) | White's peep |
Charles Matthews White's peep with here isn't the most common joseki continuation (at a) but that doesn't mean it can be criticised.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/19/a7aec28e1e573e4add2cf3f8eb418846.png) | Black connects |
Assuming Black simply connects with and we have as shown here, White has less chance of a good invasion at p later than in the standard joseki. But with a black 4-4 point in the lower left this isn't such a major issue. White can perhaps build on a larger scale on the upper side, since is on the fourth line: it could also be played at b.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/23/7230105f3b2cdc2d01683ca5e17bd902.png) | Other replies |
After White peeps with , Black can also resist by playing here (Black at c is also known but quite rare in pro games)[1].
This can lead into a large-scale variation (see pushing battles in joseki 2). But there is no reason for White to regret the peep.
[1] It involves a ladder, since White could cut immediately and Black can't squeeze as is possible after in the diagram. Therefore this may be a case for the ladder strategy discussion. In the game position the ladder is good for White, because on the stone in the lower right.
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