3-5 point high approach tobi
Difficulty: Intermediate Keywords: Joseki
has a submissive feel, which is understood if we think of
as the starting move in the corner,
being a doubtful approach, upon which Black would be happy to play a. Still, there is a decent amount of pro games with this corner pattern.
Given Black's submissive
and
, White will often contend with
, especially if the cut is unfavourable. Next Black will tenuki or play a to invite a pushing battle.
If
, White will continue at
and the pushing battle starts, or White will tenuki.
There are many other variations, but the numbers to support them as a standard pattern do not suffice.
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