Scoring

Scoring

Territory Scoring vs Area Scoring in Go: Two Ways to Count That Almost Always Agree on the Winner

Territory scoring counts surrounded points and prisoners; area scoring counts stones and surrounded points. How they differ, when it matters, and why.

28/09/2026 5 min read

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Seki and Scoring in Go: When Neither Group Can Capture, Both Live, and How the Points Are Counted

Seki is mutual life: two groups that cannot capture each other both stay on the board. How to recognise it, when to aim for it and how it is scored here.

28/09/2026 5 min read

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Komi in Go Explained: Why White Gets Extra Points, Why It Is 7.5 Here and What the Half Point Is For

Black moves first in Go, which is an advantage. Komi gives White extra points to balance it. Why it exists, why it is 7.5 here and how it shapes strategy.

27/09/2026 5 min read

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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

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Counting During a Go Game: A Fast Estimate That Tells You When to Fight and When to Play Safe

You do not need to wait for the end to know the score. A fast way to estimate the count mid-game in Go, and how it changes your choices.

27/09/2026 5 min read

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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