Crab Eyes

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Out on stalks

This formation is known as 'crab's eyes'. (kaninome in Japanese) It is more often adopted by White, as a way of countering Black's influence on the lower side (for example against nirensei). That was the opening in the famous Sakata vs Takagawa game.

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Double pressing

If White approaches normally on both corners, double pressing in the diagram is a good strategy; White's two solid groups collide in the same area, making them over-concentrated. Note that a and b are sente for Black and gote for White. These moves add to Black's central influence when necessary.

See some other slithy toves at Jabberwocks.


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