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Go · 2 PLAYERS

Go

An ancient game of territory. Just a few rules open up a world of possibilities on the 19 × 19 board.

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10 minutes per player, plus 30 seconds per move.

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A quick guide to Go

Read the Go rules

What is Go?

Go is a two-player game of surrounding territory. Place stones on intersections, keep connected groups supplied with liberties and capture groups with none. ChessPlayX uses Chinese area scoring, with 9×9, 13×13 and 19×19 boards available.

How can I play with a friend?

Share one device for a local game, or choose the friend option above to create an online room and send its invitation. Online games need an internet connection. Local games are saved in this browser.

Play Go on one device

Which rules apply here?

Chinese area scoring · 7.5 komi · positional superko. Read the setup, legal moves, special rules and end conditions before starting. The guide describes the variant used on ChessPlayX, including differences from other versions where relevant.

Read the Go rules