4-4 point low approach attach

    Keywords: Joseki

In this position, B2 used to be considered joseki, and was one of the most popular joseki taught to beginners, but has been a bit less popular in recent years. The AI revolution has cast doubt on whether it is generally a good move, but it is still seen in professional games in 2019.

4-4 point low approach attachment, 3-3 invasion 4-4 Point low approach attachment, wedge 4-4 point low approach attach hane
[Diagram]

Low approach attach



W3 at:

Recently reevaluated:

Not joseki:

  • d, see BQM 97.
  • a move like f does not put enough pressure on the attaching stone and allows Black to play the bulge at e.



Attach

[Diagram]

Attach


Attach and block

[Diagram]

Tsuke-osae (attach-and-block)


Attach and extend

[Diagram]

Tsuke-nobi (attach-and-extend)


Attach and cut

[Diagram]

Attach and cut


Wedge

[Diagram]

Wedge


3-3 invasion

[Diagram]

Attach-invade



See also


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