Chapter 1: The Twilight of the Gods
How AlphaGo shattered the Go world, humbled Lee Sedol, and forced players to rethink the meaning of Go in the age of AI.
Go Articles
Beyond the Board: Six Go Concepts That Rewire How You Think About Investing
A practical look at six Go concepts that offer a fresh way to think about investing, market cycles, timing, and strategic edge.
Kitani vs Shusai: The Real Story Behind The Master of Go
The real story behind Kawabata’s The Master of Go: Shusai, Kitani, and a changing era.
Go Magic Award for Best Supporting Actor: The Appearances of Go on Screen
And the award goes to… Go! This article explores the role of Go as a “supporting actor” and how it is portrayed across a range of East Asian dra…
Inside the Osaka Go Camp: Training, Culture, and Community
A personal account of attending the Osaka Go Camp six times — pro training, cultural immersion, and lifelong friendships in the world of Go.
Infinity on the Tip of Your Finger. Introduction: The Brain’s Last Stand
A sharp introduction to why Go seemed beyond machines for so long, from Deep Blue and Kasparov to the vast complexity that made AlphaGo feel impossibl…
David Wu on Building KataGo, the Limits of Go AI, and the Logic of Programming
David Wu on building KataGo, outperforming AlphaZero, Go AI weaknesses, and human-AI collaboration on classic problems.
15 Essential Proverbs Every Go Player Should Know
A practical guide to 15 essential Go proverbs that help beginners improve shape, direction, reading, and tactical judgment.
Go Variants
Rengo, Zen Go, Traitor Go and other twists on Go that sharpen reading, teamwork and intuition. Rules, setups, and why each variant is fun.
🎥 An Interview with Zhou Junxun 9p: From Learning Go in the 80s to LG Cup Victory
What did it take to become a world-class Go player before AI, online servers, and endless digital study tools? In this interview, Zhou Junxun 9p…