Helpful Resources
Tools and communities to accelerate your Go journey
Online Go Servers
Playing online is one of the best ways to practice and find opponents at your level.
OGS (Online Go Server)
Free, browser-based server with a friendly community. Great for beginners.
KGS Go Server
Established server with strong players and teaching resources.
Fox Go Server
Popular Asian server with many strong players. Fast-paced games.
Tygem
Korean server known for competitive play and professional games.
Books
Classic Go literature for deeper study. Some links below are Amazon affiliate links — purchases support the site at no additional cost to you.
Learn to Play Go seriesAffiliate
Level: 30k–15k. Janice Kim's beloved beginner series — widely considered the best starting point for new players.
Graded Go Problems for Beginners, Volume 2Affiliate
Level: 25k–20k. Elementary problems explicitly graded for early beginners — a staple set for building reading skill.
How to Open GoAffiliate
Level: 15k–5k. Opening principles and joseki guidance from Dwyrin (7-dan), the popular Go YouTuber and teacher.
Dwyrin's Centering the Mid GameAffiliate
Level: 15k–5k. Mid-game strategy guide from the well-known Go YouTuber and teacher.
38 Basic JosekisAffiliate
Level: 15k–5k. Foundational corner sequences explained by Kiyoshi Kosugi — a compact introduction to the most-played joseki patterns.
Tesuji by James DaviesAffiliate
Level: 10k–1k. A classic on tactical patterns and reading — one of the most-recommended books for kyu players working on their fighting skills.
Attack and DefenseAffiliate
Level: 5k–1d. Classic middle-game fighting manual by Akira Ishida — essential reading for understanding initiative in complex positions.
The Direction of PlayAffiliate
Level: 3k–3d. Kajiwara's classic on whole-board strategic thinking — focuses on judging which areas of the board matter most.
Learning Resources
Structured learning materials to build your understanding.
Sensei's Library
Comprehensive Go encyclopedia with articles on every topic.
GoMagic
Interactive tutorials/problems on a guided learning path.
Tsumego Hero
Huge collection of curated tsumego (life & death problem) problem sets.
AI Sensei
AI-powered game review and analysis tools.
Go Problems
Interactive life and death problems to sharpen your reading.
Video Content
Watch and learn from experienced players and teachers.
Communities
Connect with other Go players for discussion, reviews, and friendship.