A Modern Way to Study Go Like Never Before!
Online Platform to Learn the Game of Go
In Case You Don’t Know What Go Is
The game of Go originated in China and has a history of over 3000 years
Simple rules, but over 10171 possible variations, making it the most complex board game ever
Top professional Go players earn up to $1.3M annually
Great Minds Fascinated by Go
CHINESE PHILOSOPHER
CHESS WORLD CHAMPION
THEORETICAL PHYSICIST
GOOGLE CO-FOUNDER
Interactive Courses for All Levels
Moving to the Middle Game
Go Shapes: Level 1
What is a shape in Go? Let's find out!
Endgame for Nerds
Ko — Take Control Over the Chaos
Kajiwara Takeo: The Giant Who Made Titans
The Fundamentals of Go on 13×13 — Remake
Mastering core strategies and techniques
Fearless Invasions
Score Estimation: Quick and Meaningful
Typical Mistakes 2.0
Basics of the 5-3 Point
The Art of Attachments
Everything about attachments in modern Go
Joseki ABCs or WTH is Happening in the Corner
Your first joseki guide
Defensive Tesujis In a Nutshell
The Fury of Jowa and the Blood-Vomiting Game
A tale of the biggest underhand plot in Go history.
Huang Longshi: Legend of Blood and Tears
Common 3-3 Invasions in Actual Games
Probing Moves: from Standard to Impossible
The Magic of Go — Complete Edition
The Main Principles of a Glorious Opening
Let's make the first few steps in the opening and learn about some of its intricacies.
How NOT to Lose 30 Points in the Endgame
The most important things you need to know about the endgame.
Typical Mistakes That Wouldn’t Let Us Get Better
Correcting some of the most common beginners’ mistakes
Deeper into the Game of Go on 19×19
It's time to move on to 19×19 where the real Go begins.
Key Principles and Features of the Platform
Interactive Learning 🎮
Watch lessons and practice at the same time
Structural Approach 📚
Grasp concepts beyond memorizing sequences
AI-Verified Examples 🤖
Learn modern strategies approved by AI
Skill Tree 🏹
Enhance Go skills by solving targeted problems
Handcrafted Go Quizzes 🧩
Solve problems made with care and love
Reward System 🌟
Earn coins and exchange them for rewards
Personalized Dashboard 🧭
Track progress and get tailored recommendations
Plenty of High-Quality Content
Interactive Courses
Video Lessons
Hours of Content
Handcrafted Puzzles
Game-Changing Technology
👇 Just Try It Out 👇
Hearing You Makes Our Day
Your words fuel our passion for making our platform even better! 🌟
This is THE BEST resource for learning Go that I’ve ever seen. The videos are well made and informative without being boring or too stiff. The interactive quizzes are engaging and fun. I’m basically obsessed. Read on Trustpilot
Laura
United States
I love this platform. The content is great, they also organize a Go League, they host a discord channel and in general they are very responsive. You get a lot of free content but the paid content is absolutely worth its money. Read on Trustpilot
Tobias H.
Germany
I joined as a Gold member for 3 months, and my game had already changed in the first 2 weeks. I highly recommend the site to anyone who thinks they understand the game, but isn’t really improving past DDK. It will definitely open new doors for you. Read on Trustpilot
Mish
United Kingdom
The best source for Go training that I have found in decades of searching. The high level of content along with the high level of production and presentation, which is rare, result in Go Magic standing out among all other English options. Read on Truspilot
Jeff Hudson
United States
People at my go club are impressed by how quickly I’m getting better at the game, and truthfully the majority of the credit goes to Go Magic. They have wonderful content that is continually updated. I’m excited to see what they make next. Read on Trustpilot
Grace Brosnan
United States
One of, if not the best, website to learn about go with good quality content in English. Besides the lessons and puzzles, Go Magic also nurtures and maintains a wonderful community of players. Read on Trustpilot
Andrea Tupini
Costa Rica
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Questions & Answers
Go is an ancient board game that originated in China over 3,000 years ago. It is played by two players who take turns placing black and white stones on a 19×19 grid. The objective is to control the largest area on the board by surrounding it with your stones.
Go offers a unique blend of strategy, skill, and intuition, challenging your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Unlike many games, Go has relatively simple rules but an incredibly complex and vast range of possible moves and outcomes.
Playing Go can improve cognitive functions such as concentration, memory, and strategic planning. It also fosters patience and perseverance, as success often requires long-term thinking and adaptability. Socially, Go connects you with a global community of players, promoting cultural exchange and friendships. The game’s depth ensures that each match is unique, providing endless learning opportunities and intellectual challenges.
We have a great and short article that covers all aspects of Go!
Playing Go is absolutely free.
As for learning Go on our platform, we offer a mix of free and paid content, and we can assure you that there’s plenty of free material available. We provide several free resources, including basic courses like “The Rules of Go” and “The Fundamentals of Go on 13×13.” Additionally, we offer access to free Go problems daily on our Skill Tree and regularly publish free articles and tutorials.
Go Magic Premium offers a range of benefits, including ad-free learning, free access to various courses depending on the membership level, discounts on advanced courses, and unlimited practice opportunities with the Skill Tree. For more details, visit our Premium page.
Go Magic offers an efficient and cost-effective learning experience. We provide exciting courses that consist of short video lessons and quizzes. They represent a systematized approach to learning Go step by step. We offer a wealth of additional content, including Go problems, articles and even our own league. Soon, we will add the ability to play games, AI reviews, modern joseki database, and many other useful functions. With Go Magic, you have everything you need to master Go in one place.
Our platform is perfect for beginners. We offer comprehensive courses that start from the very basics, such as “The Rules of Go” and “The Fundamentals of Go on 13×13,” which introduce essential techniques and strategies in an easy-to-understand format.
The game of Go significantly enhances children’s brain development by fostering advanced strategic thinking, problem-solving, and memory skills. It improves concentration, patience, and discipline, which are crucial for academic success.
Our platform is suitable for children and has been tested for this purpose. Our content is appropriate for older children and teens who have an interest in strategic board games and can follow structured lessons. The interactive nature of the courses, combined with the reward system where users can earn coins for solving problems, makes it an engaging and effective learning tool.
We recommend learning Go with your children—it’s fun and exciting, making the learning experience enjoyable for the whole family.
No, you don’t necessarily need a teacher to start learning the game of Go, especially if you’re a beginner. While having a teacher can be beneficial, Go Magic provides an excellent alternative. Personal Go training can be quite expensive, often averaging around $50 per hour. In contrast, Go Magic offers a step-by-step approach for learning Go, making it easy to follow along at your own pace and much more affordable. Our platform has more than enough content to learn not only the basics but also to acquire advanced skills.
You can learn the basics without a membership. However, if you choose to access our premium content, memberships range from just $9.90 to $33.30 per month. With our interactive lessons, tutorials, and practice problems, you’ll be able to build a strong foundation and improve your skills effectively.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us by clicking the “Any questions” button. We’re here to help!