3-3 point low approach
To play
here is actually a little heavy in feeling, compared with the approach at a.
Therefore one should presume
is played for a reason relating to the joseki context: some strength for White in the direction of one set at least of the marked points.
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Perhaps White can make a short extension
Supposing
in answer, White wouldn't be so happy simply playing back to a: Black might be able to attack these stones later. White's idea may be that
is possible as shown, if backed up by a thick position in the upper right. Later, Black may make an extension at b.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/24/aeda41e69ddeaddc4eb460eef2ad06fc.png)
Perhaps Black will play low
Black is reluctant to play
. But if White is strong on the left side, it may be a good idea. Just looking at this corner Black has more territory, and sente.
It is commented at 3-5 point distant low approach that this result isn't quite satisfactory for Black. So White can be reasonably pleased at this outcome.
gauss: My impression from looking at that page was that this wasn't quite satisfactory for White (i.e. was a special strategy). Which is it?
Timm: Maybe the result is satisfactory for White if Black plays the one space jump rather than the keima.
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