Learn the rules in eight short lessons, from taking turns and counting liberties to ko, passing, and scoring.
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Lesson 1 of 8
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Place two Black stones while White answers each move.
Go is played on the intersections of a 9×9, 13×13, or 19×19 grid. Black plays first, then players alternate one stone at a time. Stones stay where they are unless captured; the goal is to surround territory and capture stones to finish with more points.
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Black to play
Black goes first. Place a stone on the highlighted intersection.
Black plays first. Tap the highlighted intersection.
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READY FOR A GAME?
You do not need to learn strategy before you start. Finish the eight lessons, then play a real game on 9×9.