Go is an ancient board game that originated in China over 3,000 years ago. It is played by two players who take turns placing black and white stones on a 19×19 grid. The objective is to control the largest area on the board by surrounding it with your stones. 

Go offers a unique blend of strategy, skill, and intuition, challenging your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Unlike many games, Go has relatively simple rules but an incredibly complex and vast range of possible moves and outcomes.

Playing Go can improve cognitive functions such as concentration, memory, and strategic planning. It also fosters patience and perseverance, as success often requires long-term thinking and adaptability.

Socially, Go connects you with a global community of players, promoting cultural exchange and friendships. The game’s depth ensures that each match is unique, providing endless learning opportunities and intellectual challenges.

Playing Go is absolutely free.  

As for learning Go on our platform, we offer a mix of free and paid content, and we can assure you that there’s plenty of free material available. We provide several free resources, including basic courses like “The Rules of Go” and “The Fundamentals of Go on 13×13.” Additionally, we offer access to free Go problems daily on our Skill Tree and regularly publish free articles and tutorials.

Go Magic Premium offers a range of benefits, including ad-free learning, free access to various courses depending on the membership level, discounts on advanced courses, and unlimited practice opportunities with the Skill Tree. For more details, visit our Premium page.

Go Magic offers an efficient and cost-effective learning experience. We provide exciting courses that consist of short video lessons and quizzes. They represent a systematized approach to learning Go step by step. We offer a wealth of additional content, including Go problems, articles and even our own league. Soon, we will add the ability to play games, AI reviews, modern joseki database, and many other useful functions. With Go Magic, you have everything you need to master Go in one place.

Our platform is perfect for beginners. We offer comprehensive courses that start from the very basics, such as “The Rules of Go” and “The Fundamentals of Go on 13×13,” which introduce essential techniques and strategies in an easy-to-understand format.

The game of Go significantly enhances children’s brain development by fostering advanced strategic thinking, problem-solving, and memory skills. It improves concentration, patience, and discipline, which are crucial for academic success.
Our platform is suitable for children and has been tested for this purpose. Our content is appropriate for older children and teens who have an interest in strategic board games and can follow structured lessons. The interactive nature of the courses, combined with the reward system where users can earn coins for solving problems, makes it an engaging and effective learning tool.
We recommend learning Go with your children—it’s fun and exciting, making the learning experience enjoyable for the whole family.

No, you don’t necessarily need a teacher to start learning the game of Go, especially if you’re a beginner. While having a teacher can be beneficial, Go Magic provides an excellent alternative. Personal Go training can be quite expensive, often averaging around $50 per hour. In contrast, Go Magic offers a step-by-step approach for learning Go, making it easy to follow along at your own pace and much more affordable. Our platform has more than enough content to learn not only the basics but also to acquire advanced skills.
You can learn the basics without a membership. However, if you choose to access our premium content, memberships range from just $9.90 to $33.30 per month. With our interactive lessons, tutorials, and practice problems, you’ll be able to build a strong foundation and improve your skills effectively.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us by clicking the “Any questions” button. We’re here to help!