- Players
- 2
- Time
- 10 min + 3×20 s
- Stakes
- Set at launch
- Status
- Coming soon
How to play Go 9×9
An ancient game of territory. The 9×9 board plays in 10 to 20 minutes.
An empty 9×9 grid of intersections. Black plays first; stones never move once placed.
- Place one stone on an empty intersection, or pass.
- A group with no empty neighbouring points (liberties) is captured and removed.
Rules summary
- Ko: a move may not recreate an earlier board position.
- No suicide: a move that leaves your own group without liberties is illegal unless it captures.
- Komi: White receives compensation points, around 7 on 9×9.
- The game ends after two passes in a row. Area scoring counts stones plus surrounded points, plus komi for White.
- Resigning or running out of time loses.
Fair play and verification
Strong anti-cheat; stakes capped until it is proven
The game runs on the server, not on your device: your device sends moves and the server applies the published rules, keeps the clock and records every move, so either player can have a disputed game reviewed move by move.
- Byo-yomi time periods suit Go; territory is shown clearly at the end.
- Play is compared against AI suggestions on flagged games.
- A disconnected player has 60 seconds to return before forfeiting.
Go 9×9: questions and answers
What is Go 9×9?
An ancient game of territory. The 9×9 board plays in 10 to 20 minutes. On Ariplex it is played online by 2 players in a web browser, on a phone or a computer.
Can I play Go 9×9 on Ariplex yet?
Not yet. Go 9×9 is in development and has no announced opening date. This page describes the rules it will use, and it will change to a play button when the game opens.
How do you win at Go 9×9?
The game ends after two passes in a row. Area scoring counts stones plus surrounded points, plus komi for White. Resigning or running out of time loses.
How long does a game of Go 9×9 take?
Time control on Ariplex: 10 min + 3×20 s. A player who disconnects has 60 seconds to come back before forfeiting.
Will I play against a bot in Go 9×9?
Not in a staked match. Staked matches pair real people by a hidden skill rating. Computer opponents appear only in free practice.
How do I know a Go 9×9 result is fair?
The game runs on the server, not on your device: your device sends moves and the server applies the published rules, keeps the clock and records every move, so either player can have a disputed game reviewed move by move.