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Go Guide

Build connected shapes, respect liberties, and use passes and ko awareness to close games cleanly.

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Overview

GameZip Go focuses on practical board-size play with komi controls and clear result summaries for players who want shorter online sessions.

Core ideas

  • Stones stay where they are placed unless captured, so shape quality matters from the start.
  • Komi and board size change the pace of the game more than many beginners expect.
  • Passing is part of the endgame, not a failure state.

Quick tips

  • Stay connected when you are under pressure; broken groups become hard to save.
  • Do not chase every small fight if you are already ahead on territory.
  • Review finished games by asking whether your weak groups forced too many defensive moves.