4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer

PageType: Path   Difficulty: Intermediate   Keywords: Joseki

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White to Play
Attaching Underneath
Hane
Jumping into the center
Attachment
3-3 Invasion
Pincer

Starting Position

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White to Play

Here we discuss the one-space low pincer of B2. d is the most common answer, and is examined in detail below.


[1]

Joseki Option A

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Attaching Underneath


The normal black response to W1 is B2.

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Hane


White can play a or b.


[2]

Joseki Option B

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Jumping into the center


B2 is usually played at a or b. See 4-4 Point low approach, one-space low Pincer, one-point jump for more details.


[3]

Joseki Option C

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Attachment


B2 is usually played at a or b. See 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, upper contact for more details.


[4]

Joseki Option D

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3-3 Invasion


W3 is the most common answer to this move. B2 restricts White's space on the top side, but the corner is big enough. After this, Black can choose between a and b.

Follow the path through the variations:

In general, Black will play b if there is a black stone at or near the star point at the left side, to make a wall facing this stone. If Black has no such stone, a is usually played, and Black will make some thickness towards the top side, taking sente.

In both cases, White takes the corner.


Other options for White

In addition to the four options above, white also has other possibilities:

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Pincer



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