Go 9×9

Surround territory, capture groups, and discover the depth of Go on a compact board.

15 min · Hard

Choose how to play

Choose the computer or take turns with another player on this device.

First player uses Black. Second player uses White.

How to play

Goal

Control more board area than your opponent after both players pass.

Where are stones played?: Place a stone on an empty line intersection, not inside a drawn square.
What is a liberty?: A liberty is an in a straight line adjacent empty intersection. connected stones share their liberties.
How are stones captured?: Remove an opposing connected group when your move fills its last liberty.
May I fill my own last liberty?: Not unless the move captures opponents and thereby creates liberties. ordinary self-capture is illegal.
Why can a former position be illegal?: Whole-board superko forbids a move that recreates any earlier complete board position in this game.
How does the game end and score?: Two consecutive passes end play. Stones plus surrounded empty intersections form area. White receives 7.5 komi.

Controls & accessibility

Some reading · Best on phone, tablet, computer, TV

KeyboardSupported input

MouseSupported input

TouchWhen available

ControllerGamepad ready

Fullscreen: Supported

Accessibility

Screen readerNot available

High contrastAvailable

Reduced motionAvailable

CaptionsNot needed for game sounds

Reviewed for keyboard names, larger text, contrast, motion, and non-audio instructions.

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