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Komoku Low Approach One-Space Low Pincer Joseki

komoku-low-approach-one-space-low-pincer-joseki
Level
beginner/intermediate
Updated
2026-05-17
Concepts
outside escape · corner value · sacrifice · reading
Tags
joseki · komoku · low-approach · low-pincer · fighting
Lesson board

Komoku, low approach, one-space low pincer.

Lower-left corner
Black reply

The calm answer for the simple line. Black keeps the corner side strong before asking whether the pincer stone can attack.

White plan

The recommended simple plan for kyu play. White stays connected to the outside and avoids a tiny corner-only life.