Professional Go Players: Legends of Go, Baduk, and Weiqi

Black-and-white image of Honinbo Shusai playing Go in his final and most famous game, with a third person seated as an official observer.

Honinbo Shusai: The Twilight of an Emperor

Honinbo Shusai: A title of inheritance, or one truly earned? As the last head of the Honinbo school and a respected Meijin, Shusai stood at the crossr…

Stylianos Tsalas 2025-05-08

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South Korean Go player Park Junghwan in deep concentration during a game, wearing glasses and a white shirt.

Park Junghwan: Mastery is the Endgame

Park Junghwan's journey from prodigy to Go legend is a tale of relentless dedication, strategic brilliance, and fierce rivalries.

Sammy Shatner 2025-03-11

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Ke Jie intensely focused on a Go board during a competitive tournament, demonstrating his exceptional skills.

Ke Jie: The Modern Prodigy of Go in the Age of AI

Ke Jie's Go mastery merges tradition with AI, shaping the modern game. Explore his journey, style & impact on Go's evolution.

Madalin Nanau 2025-02-28

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A close-up of a traditional wooden Go board with black and white stones placed in strategic positions, highlighting the beauty of the game.

On Honinbo Shusaku

Explore the enduring legacy of Honinbo Shusaku, a Go prodigy whose humility and skill continue to inspire players today.

Matthew McKee 2025-01-28

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Shin Jinseo, dressed in a sweater and glasses, places a stone on a Go board, ready to start a match.

Shin Jinseo: The Match to Artificial Intelligence

It takes not only skills to be a top Go player.

Jamie Tang 2024-10-30

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Lee Changho, the renowned "Stone Buddha" of Go, wearing a suit and focused intently as he plays a match, preparing to place a stone on the Go board.

Lee Changho: The Stone Buddha

Lee Changho, the 'Stone Buddha' of Go, dominated the game as the world's strongest player for years.

Vianka Singh 2024-10-09

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Joanne Missingham in a white shirt, sitting at a Go board with a thoughtful expression, resting her chin on her hand.

Breaking Barriers: The Inspiring Story of Joanne Missingham

The tale of Joanne Missingham's path in the Go world is one of tenacity, enthusiasm, and overcoming obstacles.

Madalin Nanau 2024-09-26

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Cho Chikun in a suit smiling while speaking at a Nihon Ki-in press event

Cho Chikun: Carrying the Tiger’s Spirit

Exploring how Cho Chikun 9P pushed forward in a new country to achieve his dream.

Jamie Tang 2024-08-07

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Man in a white outfit placing Go stone on board in stylish photoshoot

Ding Hao: The Post-’00 Champion

Meet Ding Hao, a strategic mastermind whose story of overcoming adversity and capturing multiple championships embodies the spirit of a new era in pro…

Vianka Singh 2024-07-25

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