Joining Your First Go Tournament: A Beginner’s Guide
A practical introduction to Go tournaments for beginners, explaining how events work, what to expect, and why you should try competing.
Tutorials & Guides
Go Books: Road to Dan Guide (3k – 1d)
An in-depth guide to essential Go books for players aiming to move beyond SDK and reach Dan level through deeper strategy and refined thinking.
Your Guide to the Japanese Women’s Go League
Learn everything about the Japanese Women’s Go Li League — teams, players, and games that define the 2026 season.
The First Stones: How to Teach Beginner Go Without Losing the Magic
Make first Go lessons joyful: use small boards, capture games, and stories; add rules only when they appear. Tips tailored for kids, teens, and adults…
Choosing the Right Go Equipment for You – Part 2: Go Boards
From cardstock 9x9s to high-end kaya gobans, explore the variety of materials used for Go boards to find your own best fit.
Go Books: Going Deep (10k-4k)
A curated list of Go books to elevate your game from 10k to 4k. Learn deep joseki, fuseki, endgame and positional judgment in this essential Weiqi gui…
Choosing the Right Go Equipment for You – Part 1: Go Stones
From homemade stones to high-end Go sets, explore the variety of materials used for Go Stones to find your own best fit.
How to Spark Your Friend’s Interest in Go
A practical and fun guide to help you inspire friends to explore Go through curiosity, culture, and smart encouragement.
Go Books: Going Wide (20 kyu – 11 kyu)
Boost your Go skills! Key books for DDK players to learn fundamentals, proverbs & strategies to reach SDK level.
Go Books: Absolute Beginner Guide (30k)
Discover the best beginner Go books in our Magical Book Club—find the perfect one to start your learning journey!