3-4 point high approach large low extension

  Difficulty: Expert   Keywords: Joseki
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Two-space extension

This B1 was really not seen as joseki, until very recent times. Now some variations are being worked out, just over the last couple of years.

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Tsuke-hiki

After W2, B3 at a has been tried too. After W4 Black may play tenuki: but at b for strong shape of course natural too. The question will be what use Black can make of the solidly-supported low stone black+circle.

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Variant

Another way to play is W1 here, for influence. After W7 Black probably connects at a, allowing White to extend on the top side.

Charles Matthews


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