4-4 point distant high approach one space high extension

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Distant high approach followed by one space high extension

The distant high approach to the 4-4 point at W1 is a light move rarely seen in even games. W1 is often used in handicap games.




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Joseki

B4 at either a or b. Black at a is a clear division of territory while black at b offers white options.




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Black inside hane

This is one continuation after B4. Both sides settle their groups and W has sente while B has the monkey jump at c for later.




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Joseki

The continuations after W5 are the same as the joseki without W5 and B4.


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