A complete explanation of the rules, suitable for first-time players.

Level: Beginner

Quick summary, perfect for presentations.

Level: Beginner

Playlist of short lessons, one lesson per day for gradual progress.

Level: Beginner
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Clear explanation, perfect for after watching the rules for the first time.

Level: Beginner

Clear structures and simple principles for minimizing mistakes.

Level: Beginner

Playlist of videos following a well-structured, medium-term learning path.

Level: Beginner

Introduction to Michael Redmond’s YouTube channel, a 9-dan professional Go player, presenting the channel and recommending useful series for viewers.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Documentary about the cultural and historical context of the game of Go and its connection to artificial intelligence.

“The Encirclement Game” follows the culturally rich and competitive journey of young players toward professional Go performance.

Trailer ›
Info ›
Film ›

A browser-first Go platform featuring live and correspondence games, tsumego, tournaments, and integrated AI analysis.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Format: Web (live, correspondence)
Server: www.online-go.com ›

Classic Go server with a stable community, friendly games and tournaments, offering quick setup, contextual introduction to basic concepts, and a modern client for desktop access.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Format: Web, Desktop Client, Mobile App
Server: www.gokgs.com ›
Tutorialul setup: www.gokgs.com/tutorial ›
Shin KGS Desktop Client: www.shin.gokgs.com ›

A long-established and respected server, popular in Japan, frequently used for online tournaments.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Format: Desktop Client, Mobile App
Server: www.pandanet-igs.com ›
Tutorial setup: www.pandanet-igs.com/communities/pandanet/49 ›

Ideal for those who prefer correspondence Go games, with extended time between moves.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Format: Web (correspondence)
Server: www.dragongoserver.net ›

Offers 9×9, 13×13, and 19×19 Go games at a very slow pace, with hours or days between moves.

Level: Intermediate
Format: Web (correspondence)
Server: www.littlegolem.net ›

Korean Go server, known for numerous fast games and a very high level of play.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Format: Client desktop
Server: www.tygembaduk.com ›

GoQuest offers fast-paced 9×9 and 13×13 Go games, making it ideal for daily play in a quick and accessible format.

Level: Beginner
Format: Mobile App
Download the app for Android: www.play.google.com ›
Download the app for iOS: www.apps.apple.com ›

Guided exercises with interactive lessons, providing an effective alternative to video tutorials.

Level: Beginner
Format: Web
Access the exercises: www.learn-go.net ›

Quick tactical problems for daily “life & death” training in short sessions.

Level: DDK–SDK
Format: Web (tsumego)
Access the page: www.blacktoplay.com ›

AI analysis (KataGo), providing detailed and efficient reviews to accelerate progress.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Format: Desktop Client
Download the desktop client: www.github.com ›

Fast online AI analysis, with instant feedback in the browser and easy sharing options.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Format: Web
Access the page: www.ai-sensei.com ›

Active player community, with results, tournaments, and recognized ratings (EGF player reference).

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Format: Web
Access the page: www.europeangodatabase.eu ›

Go Encyclopedia, with terms, concepts, joseki, and theory, useful as a reference dictionary.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Format: Web
Access the page: www.senseis.xmp.net ›