3-4 point low approach two space extension

    Keywords: Joseki
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two space extension

W2 in response to B1 is a slow but steady move. White may choose this joseki if the position on the top side merits such a low and solid position.

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continuation

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mistake

It's a mistake for White to counter-atari with 8 -- White's shape get split.

Dieter: this is a doubtful comment. When analyzing this position with ZBaduk , this variation is considered very favorable for White. See next diagram.

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Even

Instead of a in previous diagram, B1 and B3 cut through with better shape. After W4 and W6 capture a stone, B7 keeps the two White stones in check.

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Evaluation of the joseki

Zbaduk thinks that W8 is a little submissive, compared to previous diagram. For Black, playing a after W8 is not urgent. White has already been forced into a low position and Black's stones may be considered forcing moves In the opening stage tenuki might be more valuable than reinforcing here.

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This appeared in the 1977 Kisei match between Fujisawa Shuko (Black) and Hashimoto Utaro (White), both 9-dan professionals. W1 invades the high Chinese opening, and B2 invades the White upper left corner in a tit-for-tat response. Owing to the very strong Black influence in the lower left, W3 chooses the two-space extension over attacking B2 by the diagonal attachment at a or even the more conservative small knight's move at b.


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