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.
Go Articles
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…
Nie Weiping and the Rise of Modern Weiqi
How Nie Weiping’s victories in the China–Japan Super Matches transformed modern Chinese Go and inspired a new generation of players.
Growing Gains: A Practical Guide to Improving off the Go Board
Discover how to improve at Go off the board with structured training, skill diagnostics, and study routines designed for consistent long-term progress…
Finding Go, Finding Community: A Conversation with Devin Fraze
A reflective conversation with Devin Fraze on discovering Go, building lasting communities, and why connection—not competition—keeps players in th…
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.
