It takes only minutes to understand the rules of Go. New players can advance at their own pace and with a built in and reliable handicap system, players of all skill levels can enjoy games together.

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• Go is called Baduk (바둑) in Korean, Wéiqí (围棋) in Chinese, and formally as Igo (囲碁) in Japanese, or colloquially as just “Go”

• Go is played by over 40 million people worldwide, and is the second most played board game after Xiàngqí (Chinese Chess)

• Go is the oldest game in the world still played in its original form. Some estimates are as high as 4000 years, but certainly at least 2500 years

Basic Rules

Rules-wise, Go is a simpler game than chess and takes just several minutes to pick up the basics. From there, the strategy and depth of Go can extend as far as player would like to take it. From playing causal games to studying centuries worth of opening formations, it’s all about your own individual approach to Go.

Go Strategies

Go has a far amount of strategic depth, even with its simple rules. Only recently (2016) did a supercomputer, named AlphaGo, beat a human pro player at the game. The button below will give you a head start in some of the basic strategies of the game — but remember that there’s always more to learn!

Links & Resources

A launching off point for additional resources and information to learn more about this ancient game. With several apps, online resources, websites, programs, equipment, and books, you’ll find plenty of resources to help you take your game further. If you feel overwhelmed, feel free to contact us for more help!