---
title: "Hex (13×13)"
slug: 13x13
board: "13×13 rhombus"
players: "2"
parent: hex
order: 3
win: "Connect opposite edges"
special: "Large board. 169 cells. Deep strategic play."
engine:
  topology:
    type: hex
    shape: rhombus
    rows: 13
    cols: 13
  render:
    cellSize: 17
  players: [black, white]
  setup: ""
---

## Hex (13×13)

{{svg:13x13-board.svg "Hex (13×13) — large board"}}

A larger board for deeper strategic play. With 169 cells, multiple independent fronts can develop simultaneously, making defensive play more viable and rewarding long-term positional thinking.

### Differences from Standard

Same rules as 11×11 Hex (including swap rule). The additional space allows ladder fights to extend further before reaching an edge, and reduces the proportion of the board that edge templates can cover. First-player advantage is slightly reduced. Games typically run 30-60 minutes. Popular on online platforms as the next step up from tournament standard.