Reasons For Previous Neglect
This opening was not previously used because it violates a principle that governs generally sound play. After Black 3, White 4 brings to mind the well-known go proverb, "hane (bend) at the head of two stones". In accordance with this proverb, White should play b — however, depending on the situation elsewhere on the board, White 6 may be not only playable, but preferable.
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