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.
Профессиональные игроки Го
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.