3-3 invasion joseki used to be so simple

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My two-diagram guide to keeping 3-3 simple.

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As both colours, follow this variation as long as possible. If you are Black:

  • If White plays (6) at A, play B; he will respond at (6) and you can play (7)
  • If White plays (6) at B, play A; push and cut at (6); he will play C and allow you to take the corner

If you are White:

  • If Black plays (5) at A, push three times on the second line and then tenuki
  • If Black plays (5) at B, play A; he will cover at (5) and you can play (6)
  • If Black plays (7) at B, play C

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  • If you are White, play A; Black will play B. Capture (7) and allow Black the corner.
  • If you are Black and White plays (8) at C, connect at B – it’s not the best move but it’s simple.
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