33 Point Invasion Query 8
Let's say that W wants to invade a relatively strong black position at the 33 point. How does W live (regardless of whether giving black the additional outward thickness is a good idea).
A move by black at , or at any of the circled points cuts off white's escape and requires white to make life with
.
unkx80: Block at followed by jumping out at
. With a (or b) and c more or less miai, intuition tells me that White should have no problems living.
What to do when black plays tsuke instead of at a? Is there a way for white to live unconditionally or escape?
Bill: Assuming -
, Black can hold White to one eye in the corner, starting with
.
Bob McGuigan: See joseki-related life-and-death example 5 for some other variations.