Play Go Online vs Bot
Place stones on the board to surround more territory than your opponent. Check out our short interactive guide to master Go rules in 5 minutes.
This version of online play is currently in beta. We're actively working on adding a feature to play against other players online.
Is it too difficult? Try to play Atari Go first.
The Timeless Appeal of Go
Go is an ancient strategy board game that was invented in China more than 3000 years ago. It is a game of simple rules but deep complexity. While easy to learn, mastering Go requires strategic thinking, making it enjoyable at any skill level.
Known as Baduk in Korea and Weiqi in China, Go's strategic depth is celebrated across cultures. Online platforms allow you to experience these variations, offering the same challenging gameplay with slight differences in style. Whether you’re playing Baduk or Weiqi, you’ll find a vibrant community and plenty of opportunities to learn and compete.
If you're new to Go or looking to deepen your understanding, Go Magic offers clear explanations and helpful tips to get you started. If you want to dig deeper right from the start, we also have a full course with practical tasks right here on our platform.
Explore Different Board Sizes in Online Go Games
One of the benefits of playing Go online is the choice of board sizes. You can stick with the traditional 19x19 board or try smaller ones like 9x9 or 13x13, perfect for quicker games and beginners. These smaller boards are great for practicing tactics before moving on to the full-sized 19x19 board, allowing you to explore new strategies in a manageable setting. In any case, Go Magic offers materials and tools to help you improve at boards of any size.
Challenge the Computer in Go, Baduk, Weiqi
For solo players, we offer the chance to compete against computer opponents at various levels. Whether you want a quick game or a tougher challenge, playing against AI helps you sharpen your strategy. You can also enhance your skills by solving Go problems on Go Magic, designed to challenge and develop your tactical thinking.
Join the Global Go Community
When you play Go online, you join a global community of players passionate about this timeless game. At Go Magic, we also have our own Discord server with over 3,000 users, where you can connect with fellow Go enthusiasts, share strategies, and find opponents for friendly matches.
Learn to Play Go with Go Magic
Curious about how to navigate our platform? No worries, learning Go has never been more fun and accessible!
- Start your journey into the game by watching some films centered around Go. You can find them in the Motivation section. Getting a feel for the game’s spirit will make playing and progressing even more enjoyable.
- If you don’t know the rules yet, check our free interactive guide, and if you’re not into reading, take our free Go Rules course instead. In our courses there are practice sections with Go problems (quizzes) between lessons. They are meant to help reinforce the newly acquired knowledge and test your new skills.
- When you feel that you need more practice, check our Skill Tree. There you'll find a wide variety of Go problems, neatly structured for your convenience.
- Play games online against a bot right here on this page.
- Want to dive deeper into the world of Go? Explore the Articles section to learn about famous players, culture, and more.
- Ready for the next challenge? Continue with the course on 13×13—it’s free! Just earn some coins by solving quizzes in the Skill Tree.
- Play some more games online or against our bot here. Our suggestion is to dedicate 60% of your time to playing and spend the remaining 40% on courses and quizzes.
- Consider taking the 19×19 course to further hone your skills and get ready for playing on the full-size board.