#neutral points

Endgame

Dame and Neutral Points in Go: Why They Are Worth Nothing Under Territory Scoring and One Point Under Area Scoring

Neutral points, or dame, belong to nobody at the end of a Go game. Why filling them matters under area scoring, and the hidden dangers of filling them.

27/09/2026 5 min read

Scoring

Area Scoring in Go Explained: How Stones and Surrounded Points Are Counted, and What It Means for Your Last Moves

Area scoring counts your stones on the board plus the empty points only you surround. How it works, how komi fits in, and how to finish a game cleanly.

27/09/2026 5 min read