Kuro

Japanese: Kuro 黒Korean: Heuk 흑Chinese: Hēi 黑

Black

In Go, the term kuro refers to the black stones, one of the two colors used to play the game. The player using black stones always moves first, giving a slight advantage that is typically balanced by the rule of komi, where the white player receives compensation points.

A close-up view of traditional black Go stones, known as “kuro,” made from slate, showcasing their glossy texture and smooth curvature used in the game of Go.

The word is used in Go-related contexts, such as describing stones, territory, or moves — e.g., “kuro no ishi” (black stones).

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