Discussion about Q16,R14,O16,R17,R16,S16,S15

Joseki
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At position Q16,R14,O16,R17,R16,S16,S15, @S_Alexander started the conversation:

Would white ever play S18 to slide further along the top?

( FYI @mark5000 )

#2

Josekipedia cites Kim Yeonghwan for the proposition that the move “has basically disappeared in recent pro games” and is situational.

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#3

@S_Alexander said:

I’m thinking S18 trick to jump further could be useful on 9x9 board when the opponent has two 4-4s.

( FYI @mark5000 )

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#4

@mark5000 said:

On a 9x9 board, a 2-5 invasion of two 4-4s is almost always preferable to 3-3. So the position would rarely arise.

( FYI @mark5000 )

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