Cho Yeonwoo: The Go Pro Who Took the Game into Entertainment
Cho Yeonwoo qualified as a Go professional at sixteen, then built a career on YouTube and appeared on Netflix’s The Devil’s Plan.
Professional Go Players
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.
Learning from Pro autobiographies #4: My Go Journey: From Basics to Brilliance by Shin Jinseo
Shin Jinseo reflects on discipline, AI, and the human will behind modern Go mastery, revealing how greatness is forged beyond algorithms.
Learning from Pro autobiographies #3: Outside the Board: Diary of a Professional Go Player by Lee Hajin (a.k.a. Haylee)
Haylee’s diary shows amateurs to value a good kifu over wins, practice daily with purpose, and keep a healthy balance between Go and life.
Yukari Yoshihara: Go’s Greatest Ambassador
From prodigy to promoter: Yoshihara fueled the Hikaru no Go boom, won the women’s Kisei, and now grows the game as teacher, author and team manager.
Learning From Pro Autobiographies, Part 2: Go with the Flow – How the Great Master of Go Trained His Mind by Cho Hunhyun
Cho Hunhyun’s Go with the Flow reveals his path to mastery, life lessons, and the philosophy behind Korean Go’s global rise.
Janice Kim: A Life of Possibilities
Janice Kim’s inspiring path from Go prodigy to pioneer, teacher, and poker pro reshaped what’s possible in Go
Li Xuanhao: The Quiet Storm of Chinese Go
Li Xuanhao, China’s quiet storm in Go, rose from overlooked pro to world champion with discipline, AI study, and patient play.
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.
Dosaku – The Go Saint
Explore the life and genius of Honinbo Dosaku, the Go Saint who revolutionized the game during Japan’s Edo period.
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…
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…
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.
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.
On Honinbo Shusaku
Explore the enduring legacy of Honinbo Shusaku, a Go prodigy whose humility and skill continue to inspire players today.
Lee Changho: The Stone Buddha
Lee Changho, the 'Stone Buddha' of Go, dominated the game as the world's strongest player for years.
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.
Cho Chikun: Carrying the Tiger’s Spirit
Exploring how Cho Chikun 9P pushed forward in a new country to achieve his dream.
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…
Lee Sedol and AlphaGo: The Legacy of a Historic Fight!
Revisiting the match that transformed the world of Go. Was it truly a loss for humanity, or is there something to be learned from the confrontation?
The Seven Crowns: Japan’s Most Prestigious Go Titles!
A look into the Battle Royale that awaits professional Go players in Japan on their road to become the best.
Highlights of Women Go Players
Celebrating the achievements and narratives of women in Go, as they shape the game's future and inspire the next generation.
Iwamoto Kaoru: A True Ambassador of the Game
A reflection on Iwamoto Kaoru 9P’s career and lasting impact on the game of Go.
North America Grows its Professional Go Roster
The North American pro qualification tournament 2022, game reviews, criticism and history behind the birth of a new Go federation.
Go Seigen — 100 Years of Legend
“He played like the birds fly: swift and light. Suddenly the position could get frozen though, and then one would get a glimpse of the…
Interview with a Professional Go Player — Alexander Dinerstein
In the spring of 2021 we filmed two interviews with Alexander: “15 Simple Questions to a Go Professional” (for those who don’t know anything about…
