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.
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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.
