handicap

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commands

Usage: handicap '2 - 9'

The handicap command will place handicap stones on the board as the first move. The handicap stones must be between 2 and 9. On IGS, the White player receives a 0.5 point komi from the Black player.

To place handicap stones on the board as the first move, enter handicap plus a number from 2 through 9.

Example:   handicap 2

Here are a few examples of handicap stone placement using the GoServant Apple client.

handicap 2

handicap 5

handicap 9