sub-orthodox formation
Keywords: Opening
This opening formation on a side has some common characteristics with the orthodox fuseki. The position of the 3-3 point does make it harder for Black to develop here on a really large scale. Therefore it is less urgent for the opponent to play a wedge on the side to break it up, in this case.
This is one of a number of 3-3 point plus enclosure formations that were popular in the Sakata era 1960-1965. See also Hosai's formation.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/9/1b8ac1c05ad373fea326863a957547b6.png)
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