Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, the "Learn & Play Go" app is your ultimate companion for mastering the ancient board game of Go, also known as Baduk or Weiqi. Dive into an engaging, interactive tutorial to learn the rules, and enhance your skills with daily random Go problems (Tsumego) tailored to your chosen difficulty level. Challenge a diverse range of AI opponents, each boasting unique playing styles and strengths, or engage in correspondence games with friends and competitors worldwide.

The app offers over 5,000 meticulously curated Go problems by professional players, ensuring you have ample material to practice and improve. From quirky AI opponents spanning 20 Kyu to 7+ Dan, to a global leaderboard where you can measure your skills against other enthusiasts, there's no shortage of ways to test and enhance your Go prowess. Interactive lessons cover everything from basic rules to advanced tactics, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

Lessons

Our lessons cater to all skill levels, starting with the basics and progressing to advanced strategies. In just a few minutes, you can grasp the fundamental rules of Go. Beginner lessons gently introduce you to Go problems, while advanced lessons delve into tactics such as eye shapes, Ko, and the intricacies of liberty shortages. For those tackling Tsumego, master advanced techniques like under-the-stones Tesuji and multi-step Ko.

Go Problems (Tsumego)

Sharpen your skills with Life and Death, Tesuji, or Endgame problems. The app's Rated mode dynamically adjusts to your skill level, promoting you to more challenging problems as you succeed, or offering easier ones if you need more practice. Practice mode allows you to choose your difficulty, and the global leaderboard showcases top performers in Tsumego ratings and problem-solving points.

AI Play

Engage in matches on boards up to 19x19 against a variety of AI opponents. Whether you're a beginner looking for a gentle challenge or seeking to test your mettle against a neural-network AI that plays at professional levels, there's an AI for every skill level.

Online Play

With the "Automatch" feature, instantly find opponents of similar skill levels. Enjoy correspondence games with friends on various board sizes, including 9x9, 13x13, and 19x19. Scoring is handled automatically by advanced Go AI, eliminating the need for manual stone marking.

For any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We're here to ensure your Go journey is both enjoyable and educational. Happy Go practice!

What's New in the Latest Version 1.39.0

Last updated on Oct 7, 2024 - Minor bug fixes

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