9x9 board
Keywords: Equipment
A 9x9 board is the recommended board for beginners?. The reduced size allows for shorter and simpler (not easier) games.
Tengen, the middle of the board, is an obvious first move. In 9x9 Go tactics are important. Strategy doesn't really apply. Less complex than 19x19 Go, it still makes an interesting challenge for professionals.
More about 9x9
- If you are wondering about 9x9 handicap and komi, see Handicap for smaller board sizes
- 9x9 Openings
- 9x9 Tengen openings
Sample games (external links)
- See these intricate games from the 2002 Women's 9x9 tournament in Japan:
http://gobase.org/games/japan/misc/9x9/2002/
- More games are at
http://gobase.org/9x9/
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http://gtl.xmp.net/reviews/of_smallboards