Tiger's mouth applications
Keywords: Shape
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Push through
In this joseki a tiger's mouth appears, creating better eyeshape. It is a very strong shape. An alternative is playing at a which intends to reduce White's base along the side.
However, compared with a has much more eye potential.
A single black move at b instantly creates a live shape with two eyes at c and d.
Bulge and anti-bulge
prevents White from making a tiger shape. The result can be seen as a weak player's diagonal for White. See also bulge and anti-bulge