3-4 point high approach, double contact, noseki

    Keywords: Joseki

This is a variation of the 3-4 point high approach, double contact joseki, which is not joseki itself.

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Noseki

B1 is noseki, but White must be careful to obtain a good result. W2 to B5 are forced. At W6, White has as many as 6 choices.

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Noseki - a

After B6, White can cut at W7.

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Noseki - b

White is effectively cut.

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Noseki - c

This is comparable to but worse than variation a, for W1 is not on the circled point and thus not efficient.

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Noseki - d

This looks difficult for White

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Noseki - e

This looks acceptable, but better for Black? m is important for White's stability

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Noseki - f

Again White is cut.



Since 1 of 6 choices produces a good result, and the others not a favorable one, we could perhaps classify this as a trick play.

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Noseki - var at 4

Black's wall is too strong


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