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4-5 point 4-3 approach keima, contact at 6-3
Difficulty: Expert
Keywords: Joseki
Playing Black can play confidently at a in cases where the ladder (see below) is favorable. If not, Black at a is somewhat less attractive, and Black will also look at the plays at b and at c. The cross-cut variation
This is the key line: it might turn out to the advantage of either player. Now Black at a or at b.
In this case This actual result isn't so common in pro games, since White will try to avoid it.
White will play White now has some ladder aji to exploit; Black will complete the capture shortly, and then White will consider expanding the corner at a. Black is guaranteed good thickness in this line. If Black has to back down ...
... then this is seen in pro games. This is therefore a tough fight for Black. It has gone well beyond the idea that Black plays a cover and White has to play somewhat passively. Black extends
When At this point any of a, b or c can be played by Black, according to current pro practice.
At
This is another way to play for Black, taking sente - at a cost, naturally.
Playing
Usually
This is known only in Korean games. Black is hoping for an improved version of the hanedashi variation.
After these plays it has reached a position from that joseki, but with the Black plays contact at 3-3
This too is being played currently by the pros.
These are the common moves that follow. White can take sente at this point. See also Get Strong at Joseki problem discussion. This is a copy of the living page "4-5 point 4-3 approach keima, contact at 6-3" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |