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It was subsequently adopted in Japan and Korea around 700 AD. However, it was not until the early 20th century that Go spread to the West,
starting in Germany. Edward Lasker, the International Chess master, took the game to America, starting the New York Go Club. The game eventually
spread across the World.
The rules of Go are very simple, in many ways more so than Chess. However, much like Chess, Go is a hugely engrossing game of great elegance and astonishing depth and richness. It will handsomely reward your efforts in learning the game. |
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Learn how to play the game of Go Commentary on a 13 by 13 game |
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Hikaru No Go
Fabulous Japanese manga books and an anime series were created around 2005 to boost interest in Go for young people.
In 2020, the Chinese created an even more exciting series of 36 real live acted episodes.
View Japanese episode 1
View Chinese episode 1
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AlphaGo
In 2015, Google created AlphaGo, a Go playing version of their DeepMind AI system.
A year later, they arranged a series of matches againt Lee Sedol, a top Go professional. AlphaGo shocked the Go world by winning 4 games to 1.
View the full AlphaGo documentary
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You can play and watch Go with people around the world at any time of day. This splendid modern browser-based program is free to use.
Play and watch Go online
I have user name NicelyManifest if you seek a free teaching game.
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