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Stone Counting
Keywords: Rules
There are two concepts that may both be called "Stone Counting". Traditional Chinese ScoringTraditional Chinese scoring was based on filling in, except for a two point 'tax' on each living group. This definition of scoring, while different from modern rules, is interesting from both historical and theoretical persepectives. More information and discussion can be found at Stone Counting Scoring. Simple Counting MethodGames played under rules with Area Scoring can be counted using an easy method based on filling in. The method is well suited for beginners and children when playing on smaller boards. This method results in the modern Area score, which doesn't include the 'tax'. The library has complete instructions on the Stone Counting Method and there is an example. This is a copy of the living page "Stone Counting" at Sensei's Library. (C) the Authors, published under the OpenContent License V1.0. |