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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)