#passing in go

Go Rules

How a Game of Go Ends: Passing, Dead Stones, Resigning and Counting the Result

When to pass, why both players must pass, what to do with dead stones before the end, how the score is counted with area scoring and 7.5 komi, and resigning.

27/09/2026 6 min read

Scoring

Capture Dead Stones Before You Pass: The One Habit That Stops Surprise Losses at the End of a Go Game

On this site a Go game ends after two passes and the board is counted as it stands. Why dead stones must be captured first, and how to do it without losing poin

27/09/2026 5 min read

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