Go (board game)

Go is a strategic, two-player board game originating in ancient China between 2000 BC and 200 BC.

Rules

Basic rules

Main article: Go rules

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Optional rules

Optional Go rules may set the following:

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• compensation points, almost always for the second player, see komi;
• compensation stones ("handicap") placed on the board before alternate play, allowing players of different strengths to play interesting games (see handicap go).

Also see rules of Go.

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