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.
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From Coffeehouse Stones to the World Stage: The Unlikely Rise of Kyrgyzstan’s Go Dynasty
A gripping story of passion, culture, and strategy as Kyrgyzstan’s Go community rises from coffeehouse sketches to global tournaments at Lake Issyk-…
ChatGPT and AlphaGo: Exploring Major Breakthroughs in AI Development
From sci-fi to reality, AI has evolved from human imagination to daily life—powering assistants, creating art, and reshaping our future.
The Cinematic Journey of Go: Movies, Asian Dramas, Documentaries, and Anime
From intense dramas to heartwarming stories, discover how Go's strategic depth and cultural heritage inspire fascinating narratives.
Go vs Chess: Which Game Tests Your Strategy Skills Better?
Explore how each game develops cognitive skills differently and why these ancient games continue to captivate minds worldwide.
Go: The Game That Has Captivated Minds for Millennia
The timeless game, where simplicity meets depth, and fun meets wisdom.
Top-7 Online Go Servers
Interested in playing Go online? This guide will help you explore the best platforms and apps.
Is That a Thing? An Interview with Seasoned Go Players on Hikaru no Go Scenarios
Alexander Dinerstein 3p and Nathan Harwit 6d share their perspectives on the whacky world of HnG scenes and situations.
The Surrounding Game: A Search for Purpose, Happiness, and a Professional Career
A review on the documentary, “The Surrounding Game” and an interview with co-director Will Lockhart.
Revisiting “Hikaru No Go” and Why You Should Watch It!
On days where “gote” moves and endgame blunders fill a player’s kifu book, it’s good to take a break and try to remember the joys…
Reading Is Power! Where and How to Solve Go Problems
If you like solving Go problems or you’d like to start getting yourself used to this fine activity, you might just as well do it…
One Man’s Journey to Study Go in China Still Resonates with Audiences over Ten Years Later
A review of “Go Nation: Chinese Masculinities, and the game of Weiqi in China” including quotes from a 2022 interview with the author.
Go Magic Courses Reviewed by a Go Teacher
Hi! I’m Marco Henkel from Germany. As a Go teacher myself (in schools and at the local go club), I was very intrigued by the…
Installing Software for Go Game Analysis with AI
When I started to play Go in 2005, everyone was laughing at computers playing the game. There was a 1 kyu player who crushed The…
Go Magic — Secrets Behind the Magic
Editor’s note: written in 2020, a year after Go Magic started. The project has changed a lot since This article is for those who’d like…
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Strategy Board Games
In today's world, where digital entertainment reigns supreme, strategy board games have carved a significant niche for themselves.
The Ultimate Guide to Competitive Board Games
Competitive board games captivate players with their ability to offer a platform for strategic thinking, skilled maneuvering, and direct competition.
Exploring the Most Complicated Board Games of All Time
These games provide not only entertainment but also a test of patience, strategy, and sometimes endurance.
Exploring the World of Abstract Strategy Games
Delve into the intriguing realm of abstract strategy games, a world where chance is minimized, and strategic skills reign supreme. From ancient classics such as…
The Timeless Allure of Ancient Board Games
This article delves into the history, rules, and cultural significance of some of the oldest known board games, including the ancient game of Go, the …
Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Asian Board Games
Asian board games, a rich source of strategy, culture, and entertainment, have captured the hearts of players worldwide.
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In this section we are planning to post the most entertaining, peculiar or educational articles on a variety of topics. It won’t be news feed…