> Does second mover in Go have some sort of artificial benefit in scoring or playing? As in -- is there something to compensate for moving second?
Yes. The second player typically gets an extra 6.5 or 7.5 points.
Yes. The second player typically gets an extra 6.5 or 7.5 points.
Does second mover in Go have some sort of artificial benefit in scoring or playing? As in -- is there something to compensate for moving second?
On the face it seems like first mover would have an advantage in any turn-based game. But maybe, in some games, seeing an opponent's strategy is more helpful than executing the strategy.
Also, are there examples of real games where second mover can always win? (Real as in, not made up with weird rules just to demonstrate it's possible.)