AlphaGo: How AI Conquered the World of Go

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The complete story of AlphaGo

January 2026
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We used to believe that Go was such a complex game that machines would never be able to play it well. This game requires human creativity, we thought. Meanwhile the machines rose from the ashes of the nuclear fire. I mean, the computers were getting better and better, until one day there was a major breakthrough…

In this course we’ll start from the history of “artificial intelligence” as a concept, and then walk through the whole story of how AI finally came into the world of Go and how it changed this world for better or worse. They made a movie called “AlphaGo” that dramatically presented the events of the first AlphaGo matches. You are highly encouraged to watch that movie, because in this course, having retold the events of the movie, we are going beyond that, with a lot more detail, and into the present day.

Suitable for: 15k–9d. In order to fully enjoy some of the game reviews, 10k+ is recommended.

Teacher

Vadim Efimenko 4d

Vadim Efimenko is a co-founder of Go Magic and the creative force behind its fun, festive, and modern feel. A Go enthusiast since 2006, he focuses more on research and exploration than tournaments—though he holds a 6 dan rank on Fox and has competed as a 5 dan amateur in China.

A professional linguist, Vadim speaks English, Russian, Chinese, and some French. He studied Go in China with pro Yan An 7p and spent five years living and working there. Beyond Go, he enjoys traveling, discovering new cultures, and playing riichi mahjong. At Go Magic, he leads content creation efforts.

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Course Includes

10 Lessons
4 Quizzes
~ 2.5 hours

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