3-4 point low approach, two-space high pincer, tenuki

   
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kick

If White ignores the two space high pincer, it's natural to kick and attack.

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attach

The attachment creates complications. In general, attaching to a weak stone is not recommended. Arguably, the punishment for playing elsewhere is not severe enough here.

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attach (2)

In this variation the original pincer black+circle seems to have lost its purpose.

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Keima

Playing B1 without kicking first allows White to settle easily

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kick and tenuki again

In the opening, White can choose to ignore B1 again. Black has now invested a net 3 stones in this area, and still there's aji at a.


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