Joaz Banbeck wrote:Shaddy wrote:You could also not play the one-space pincer, which would make things easy...
The one-space pincer did seen a tad agressive to me too.
I agree.

Not that the one space pincer is incorrect. It may actually be the best play, for all I know. However, as a practical matter it seems, as Joaz says, a bit too aggressive for a three stone game. Generally in a handicap game it is up to White to seek complications. The one space pincer makes that easier than less aggressive pincers. (OC, if it suits your style, go right ahead.

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For instance, with a two space high pincer,

, if White tries the same tactics, after

White has no strong counterattack against the pincer stone.