4-4 point distant low approach

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distant low approach

The distant low approach of W1 against a stone on the 4-4 point is not a very usual approach move. In most cases White would prefer a normal low approach. Black usually plays a or b.

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Wedge

The distant low approach usually appears after a wedge such as W1. Now W3 is a natural extension from W1 but going a space further is possible.


Black's ogeima

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Black plays ogeima

B2 is a calm answer to the low approach aiming to take a good portion of the corner and expand to the left side. White typically slides into the corner with an ogeima of her own and then makes a solid base with W5. In case there already is a white stone at W5, White can tenuki.

It should be noted that White's slide is rather thin and Black has a good follow up at the circled point. See 4-4 point ogeima slide follow up.


Black's kosumi

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Black plays kosumi

Black's kosumi of B2 very clearly aims to take the corner territory. White will usually extend along the upper side at or around W3. Black then secures the corner with B4.

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After the wedge

If White allready has a stone on the top side and does not feel the need to defend after B2, she can play at W3 or one space higher aiming to slide into the corner. If Black plays B4 the corner is completely secure (see three crows) but White did get to develop on both sides.

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