4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer
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Starting Position
Here we discuss the one-space low pincer of . d is the most common answer, and is examined in detail below.
[1]
Joseki Option A
[2]
Joseki Option B
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
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
is the most common answer to this move.
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:
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- Black a: 4-4 point one-space low pincer invasion, interception
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- Black b: 4-4 point one-space low pincer invasion, block
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: