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When should I pass?

Several experienced players agree; no official ruling.

  • Go rulebook · Rulebook · Ending the Game
  • russ · Community · 2018-07-06
  • russ · Community · 2021-05-28
  • ddyer · Community · 2009-10-08

Pass when every empty point touches only one colour and no move can still change the score. Keep playing while any empty area touches both colours, since neutral points are not territory for either player.

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