35 Point Low Approach Two Space High Pincer

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Two-space high pincer

This pincer was a favourite of Sakata Eio when he was in his prime, in the 1960s. There aren't many variations that are commonly played.

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Main variation

This is the normal variation. Now Black can play at a, or sometimes b; tenuki at this point is also often seen.

White 3 at 5 is an old idea of Kitani.

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Two-space high pincer

White can also attach on top like this, after which the move up to B8 are a normal continuation.

For followups from here, see 3-5 point low approach, pincer, attach on approach, develop on both sides


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