Chess and Go are perhaps the two most fascinating strategic board games in existence. Go is simple to learn and provides a new and different challenge to Chess.
Not tried playing Go before? We're sure you'll like it:
About 455 A.D., likely in India. (Historians are
uncertain of the place of origin.)
Aim of the Game
Gain more territory than your opponent.
Checkmate your opponent's King.
Playing Board
The board is an 19 x 19 grid, pieces are played on the grid intersections.
The board is an 8 x 8 square, pieces are played within the squares.
Rules of Play
Simple and elegant: Two simple rules govern all play. All pieces are identical.
Complex and Intricate: Different types of piece move differently, many special rules (e.g. en passant capture, castling, etc.)
Overview of Play
Players alternate in placing pieces on the board, which is initially empty. Once on the board, pieces do not move. Surrounded pieces are removed from play.
Players alternate in moving pieces on the board, which begin in fixed positions on the board. Captured pieces are removed from play.
When does the Game End?
When there is no more territory to be gained or resigned.
When one player is checkmated, stalemated or resigns.
