Learning From Pro Autobiographies, Part 1: Striving for Excellence by Chen Zude
The story of Chen Zude—Go innovator, patriot, and the first Chinese 9-dan—who redefined Weiqi with resilience, wisdom, and the Chinese fuseki.
Go Articles
Mastering Defeat: How to Lose Better at Go
A deep dive into losing at Go — and why mastering defeat might be the most important skill of all.
Dosaku – The Go Saint
Explore the life and genius of Honinbo Dosaku, the Go Saint who revolutionized the game during Japan’s Edo period.
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.
Choi Jeong: Trailblazing Queen of Go
Choi Jeong redefined women’s role in Go with fearless play and record-breaking wins.
Iyama Yuta: The Architect of Modern Japanese Go
Iyama Yuta’s road to dominance over Japanese Go with a steady, strategic playing style. This article explores his journey from child prodigy to nati…
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.
Finding Go Everywhere: An Interview with Mateusz Surma
Mateusz Surma, European Go pro, shares insights from his journey through Asia: Go culture, training methods, and a vibrant youth community.
