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Objective

The goal of the game is to either:

1. Capture five pairs of an opponent's stones.

2. Form an unbroken line of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Game Setup

• Pente is played on a 19x19 grid.

• Each player has a set of stones in their color (black or white).

• The board starts empty.

Gameplay

1. Starting the Game: Players take turns placing one stone of their color on an empty intersection of the grid.

2. Capturing: If a player places a stone such that there are exactly two of the opponent's stones between it and another of the player's stones, those two stones are captured and removed from the board.

   • Example: If black places a stone such that two white stones are between two black stones in a row, the two white stones are captured and removed.

3. Winning: The game is won by either:

   • Capturing five pairs of the opponent's stones.

   • Forming an unbroken line of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Special Rules

• First Move Advantage: Often, to balance the game, specific rules are applied to the first few moves, such as limiting where the first few stones can be placed.

Strategy

• Building Lines: Players should focus on forming lines of stones while blocking the opponent's attempts.

• Capturing Pairs: Players should look for opportunities to capture pairs of the opponent's stones.

• Blocking: Preventing the opponent from capturing stones or forming lines of five is crucial.