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.
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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. (However, see BQM441.)
In both cases, White takes the corner.
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Other options for White
In addition to the four options above, white also has other possibilities:
- White e: 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, low double approach
- White f: 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, high double approach
- White g: 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, keima jump
- White h: 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, attach wrong side
- White tenuki: 4-4 point low approach one-space low pincer, tenuki