Chapter 2: The Receding Horizon
A Go game and a broken American dream reveal why the right move depends on the whole board.
Go Articles
Brilliant Minds Entranced by Go
Discover the brilliant scientists, writers, and leaders who were captivated by the game of Go.
How to Count Score in Go
The game is over, the board is full, and neither of you is sure who won. Here is how to find out.
🎥 The Open Skirt: The Most Misunderstood Shape in Go
Learn when to block, reduce, or tenuki when playing the open skirt shape in Go.
Manja Marz on the Future of European Go
EGF President Manja Marz discusses European Go, professional players, online formats, anti-cheating, youth development, and what it takes to close the…
Playing the Long Game: How Turkey Hosted Its First European Go Congress
"Crisis wasn't a moment — it was a regular travel companion": how Turkey pulled off its first-ever European Go Congress.
Inside the First EGF Go Development Summit
Inside the EGF Go Development Summit where science, education and inclusion are shaping Go’s future.
The Issyk-Kul Cup, and Why People Keep Coming Back
The Issyk-Kul Cup has grown from a small Go trip into a lakeside festival players plan their summers around.
How AI Changed Go Study: Benjamin Teuber on AI Sensei
Benjamin Teuber on AI Sensei, Go study, human-like bots, and why enjoying the game matters more than rank.
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.