Orthodox Fuseki - Improper Wedge

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Diagram 1

It is generally accepted that W1 is misplaced, however opinions on the severity of the error differ. In any case B2 in this diagram feels ideal, and the follow up at 4 or a would make a very large framework. So White 1 is recommended at b, so that Black can only extend to c.

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Diagram 2

In the second diagram B2 became a inducing move leading to B4 and B6 while white looks cramped here. Imagine black at a later. (Taken from BlockOnTheWiderSide#1)


Tewari analysis

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Diagram 3

Let us assume white approached the corner first. W1, B2, W3, B4 all these moves are acceptable. But the exchange of W5 for B6 favors black, white would more likely have played at a (which may be answered by black at b). See here.


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