Who goes first?
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Who goes first in Othello?

World Othello Federation official rules (English)

Black always moves first. Each player chooses one colour to use for the whole game.

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The game always begins with two black and two white discs in the centre.

If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say.

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