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AGA VARIANT OF GO RULES IS USED AT THIS ADAPTATION OF THE GAME !
GAME OPTIONS OF THIS ADAPTATION:
«Grid size» - game board size; available values: - 9x9 - 13x13 - 19x19
«Method of counting» - method for counting the score; available values: - Japanese (counting by territory and opponent's prisoners) - Chinese (counting by area only) (Notes: Although players' scores may differ under the two methods, the difference in their scores, and the game result, will be the same)
«Komi» - compensation points to white for first black move; available values: - No (without compensation) - Normal (4 points for 19x19 and 5 points for 9x9, 13x13) - Big compensation (for strong players: 7 points for 9x9, 13x13, 19x19) (Notes: If players have equal points at end of game (draws), then white wins +0.5 point, because komi by rules 4.5, 5.5 and 7.5)