It is a common notion that Go has much simpler rules compare to other board games such as chess. However, a new player will soon find themselves aimless on how to play the game. This is in stark contrast with games such as chess, where the rules may be plenty, but players may get the hang of it from start to finish as the objectives are clear to eliminate all of the opponent’s pieces. In this series of learning how to play Go, we will go over the fundamental principles of the game. As almost all moves are legal, understanding the objectives and the correct strategies to play the game becomes a huge hurdle.
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Online Go Game – How Long Does a Game of Go Take?
Go, also known as Baduk and Weiqi, is an abstract board game for two players. It is more of a mind game rather than the physical involvement. It is one of the oldest, if not the oldest board game in the present day. Even though Go is an ancient game, online Go games are also rising in popularity. We will talk about “How Long Does a Game of Go Take?”
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What Is The Shortest Game Of Go? Find Out Here
Today, we will explore the shortest game of Go (Baduk / Weiqi), all by professional Go players. The average length of a Go game is about 210 moves, with resignation around the 180s. Even though Go games are highly unpredictable, these three short Go games even surprise both amateurs and professionals alike. If you are new to Go and want to know if Go is hard to learn, check out our article here.
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