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4-4 point staircase joseki
Difficulty: Dan level
Keywords: Joseki
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/8/3a772d90c7332c567fc4370860a1f6a9.png) | A staircase joseki |
here, giving an example of the staircase shape, is one of the most surprising joseki plays. It is seen also when is played at a.
HolIgor: One should remember that is ladder dependent. If Black has a ladder breaker in the opposite corner, White could end up with a very bad result.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/21/6220fc9c7ac34b36eb3f305c098aa255.png) | From pro play |
There are many possible lines in the books, but in this case a standard continuation seems to be current, as shown here. is to avoid being shut in. In this case playing atari in the staircase formation turns out better for Black than connecting solidly at 4.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/41/92c6214111e2276916e1471a0e5273d0.png) | Avoiding tricks |
With the marked stone played on the fourth line, there are some trick plays possible if Black connects. Top players have continued as shown with Black, playing for central influence.
Charles Matthews
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