Go Magic

🚀 New Features: Downloads Page & Discord Linking is Here! 🚀 Studying Go often means hunting for SGFs, problem sets, and reference materials across the web. To make your practice more convenient, we’ve centralized these resources on our platform. You can now access a library of free materials directly on Go Magic, including: 1️⃣ SGF collections of famous professional games 2️⃣ Endgame flashcards and study aids 3️⃣ Go Magic Promotional materials 4️⃣ Other useful materials We’re just getting started—we’ll keep updating and expanding this page with even more great content! 👉 https://gomagic.org/downloads/ Plus, one more update: You can now link your Go Magic account to Discord! For now, this will give you premium roles, but we’ll be adding more features over time. You can link your Discord account in your profile settings. Have you linked your Discord yet? Let us know! Also, drop a comment if there’s a specific content you’d like to see added to the Downloads page next.

Black to play. Capture some stones and save the weak group. 🤔 Share your solution in the comments! 👉 More puzzles in our free Skill Tree at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #tsumego #goproblems

💕 Go Magic Valentine 9x9 - Online Tournament with Prizes💕 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little Go magic! Join us for a special 9x9 tournament—perfect for sharing the love of the game with friends, partners, or the whole Go community. Whether you’re playing solo or inviting your partner to join tournament (maybe even first time), everyone’s welcome! And if you’re busy with Valentine’s plans, don’t worry—there will be more tournaments soon! 🗓️ Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC 5 min + 7 sec per move 6 rounds (~1.5 hours) Prizes (Go Magic Certificates): 🥇 1st place – $150 🥈 2nd place – $120 🥉 3rd place – $100 🏅 Special prizes for 6️⃣ victories – $75 and 5️⃣ victories – $50 👉 Register and find all the details here: https://online-go.com/tournament/137233 🗓️ Add the event to your calendar Google Calendar: https://go.gomagic.org/mnTNoQ Outlook Calendar: https://go.gomagic.org/aAmooX Don’t miss out—let’s play, connect, and have fun this Valentine’s Day!

🌍 Help Us Spread the Magic of Go! 🌍 It’s been a while since we shared news about our volunteer program, and we need your help! Go Magic is on a mission to make Go accessible worldwide—but we can’t do it alone. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us break language barriers. Our Spanish team is full, but we’re actively seeking translators for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, and German subtitles. In exchange for your time and effort, you’ll receive Go Magic store credits applicable to memberships and courses. Want to know more? Read our Volunteer Linguist Guide: 👉 https://go.gomagic.org/hBPJ39 Not a linguist? No worries! We also need volunteers with technical, creative, or organizational skills. If you want to contribute in any way, visit our Volunteer Program page: 👉 https://gomagic.org/volunteer-program/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame

🔥 Joining Your First Go Tournament: A Beginner’s Guide 🔥 A simple guide to everything you need to know about Go Tournaments – from clocks to expectations – to hopefully convince you to join! 👉 Read the full article here: https://gomagic.org/joining-your-first-go-tournament-a-beginners-guide/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #articles #MindGame #MindSport

Playing Go on 13x13: Everything Went Wrong 🔥 Why is it so hard to keep things simple? In this highlight from Go Magic stream, Vadim takes on a viewer in a 13x13 game that was supposed to be straightforward but quickly spiraled into chaos. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/kMG0--Tnmn8 #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Review #Stream

White to play. Choose the best move from the given options. 🧐 Share your solution in the comments! 👉 Want more puzzles? Tackle a variety of Go problems in our free Skill Tree at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #tsumego #goproblems

✨ Go Magic January 13x13 Tournament Results ✨ What a fantastic event—184 players joined us for our first 13x13 tournament of the year! Thank you all for bringing your energy and love for Go to the board. 🎁 Every participant who played all 4 games received a $30 discount card as a thank you for their dedication. Well done! Top 3 Winners: 🥇 1st place: legolas 3k 🥈 2nd place: zaiona 2k 🥉 3rd place: sweissner2 3k Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who took part! Stay tuned—more tournaments and fun events are coming soon! #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #event #tournament #ogs #NY https://online-go.com/tournament/136638

Our New AlphaGo Course is Live Now! From the early concepts of artificial intelligence to the revolution that changed the board forever—we are diving deep into the history and impact of AI on Go. Start the journey today! We’ve just opened the doors with the foundational chapters. You might recognize the first few lessons from our YouTube channel—we included them because they are essential viewing (and free!). But the story doesn't end there. We’ve also unlocked the first of our brand-new exclusive lessons—a massive 25-minute deep dive—with the rest of the course content arriving soon. Start watching now and stay tuned for the updates! 👇 https://gomagic.org/courses/alphago/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #AlphaGo #AI #Learning #course

The Factorio Speed Go Championship 2025 Semifinals! Sponsored by Michal Kovařík (creator of the Factorio), this unique knockout tournament pits top pros and amateurs against each other in a battle of pure speed and precision. 16 of Europe’s strongest players entered the arena. Now, only the final four remain. Upcoming Semifinals: February 1 – 6:00 PM CET: Lukas Podpera 7d vs. Stanislaw Frejlak 2p February 8 – 6:00 PM CET: Mateusz Surma 4p vs. Andrii Kravets 3p The semifinals will be live-commentated by Ondrej Kruml 6d on: twitch.tv/europeangofederation Wondering how this relates to Factorio? Just like Go, Factorio is about deep organization, optimization, and defense. It’s fitting that the creator of the ultimate factory-building simulation is a passionate Go player hosting this speed knockout event! Huge thanks to Michal Kovařík (Factorio) and Ondrej Kruml 6d for making this event possible! Tournament info: https://www.eurogofed.org/other/Factorio_SGC.html

Nie Weiping: The Man Who Changed Chinese Go Forever 🎋 Imagine a time when the hopes of a nation rested on one man's shoulders. With the recent passing of Nie Weiping 9p (聂卫平), we bid farewell to the legendary 'Iron Gatekeeper' who defined an era of Chinese Go. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/ECKRWvBiGmg #GoGame #Review #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #China #history #Review #聂卫平

Who's Ahead in The Game? 🤔 Share your solution in the comments! Having trouble counting territory? Our course, Score Estimation: Quick and Meaningful, can help you! 👉 https://gomagic.org/courses/score-estimation/ 🌲 More puzzles in our free Skill Tree at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #goproblems #tsumego #boardgame

🎉 13x13 Online Tournament – Play & Get a $30 Gift Card! 🎉 We’re keeping with another exciting tournament this month—this time on a bigger board! Join us for a rapid 13x13 tournament! Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC 🎁 Participation Prize: Everyone who finishes all 4 rounds will receive a $30 discount card! Time control: 10 min + 10 sec per move Total duration: ~1.5 hours Prizes (Go Magic Gift Cards): 🥇 1st place – $150 🥈 2nd place – $120 🥉 3rd place – $100 🏅 Special Prize for 4 wins – $75 Register and find all the details here: https://online-go.com/tournament/136638 Want to add the event to your calendar? GOOGLE: https://go.gomagic.org/kDVY8c OUTLOOK: https://go.gomagic.org/9aDt6u #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #event #tournament #ogs #NY

🔥 Learning from Pro autobiographies #4: Shin Jinseo 🔥 First don’t skip this — even if you’re a beginner! Don’t be afraid to check out our basic book guide. It will help you discover what’s most useful to study or read at your level, and what will benefit you as you progress 👉 Read the full article here: https://gomagic.org/learning-from-pro-autobiographies-4-my-go-journey-from-basics-to-brilliance-by-shin-jinseo/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #articles #MindGame #MindSport

A 13x13 Game Between Beginner Players with Commentary 🎙️ Join Vadim Efimenko 4d for a review of a 13x13 game between 26k and 15k players. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/-9sAVTN-iCc #GoGame #Review #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Learning #Strategy #Beginners

✨ January 9x9 2026 Celebration Tournament Results ✨ What an amazing turnout—we had more than 200 participants! Thank you all for joining our first tournament of the year. It’s clear everyone missed Go and wanted to start 2026 with some great games and good company! 🎁 Every participant who played all 6 games received a $30 discount card as a thank you for their dedication. Congratulations! Top 3 Winners: 🥇 1st place: silkroad 1k - $300 Gift Card 🥈 2nd place: Matheus.go 4k - $240 Gift Card 🥉 3rd place: Tschej 2k – $180 Gift Card Stay tuned—more tournaments and fun events are on the way! #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #event #tournament #ogs

Black to play. Can you live? 🤔 Share your solution in the comments! If you have completed our course "Deeper into the game of Go on 19×19", then you will definitely find the answer 😊 https://gomagic.org/courses/deeper-into-the-game-of-go-on-19x19/ 👉 More in our free Skill Tree at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #goproblems #tsumego #boardgame

🎬 New Course in the Filming! We’re excited to share that we’re currently filming a new course: Go Forth in Style by Matthew McKee 4d! Style isn’t just about how you play—it’s in every choice you make, from how you sit at the board to how you hold and place each stone. Most importantly, it’s about where you choose to play. https://gomagic.org/courses/go-style/ This course is perfect for players from 12k to 3k who want to explore and refine their unique approach to Go. Stay tuned — Course is coming soon to Go Magic! #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #Learning #Course

In Memoriam: Nie Weiping (1952–2026) The Go world has lost a true legend. The "Go Sage" of China, Nie Weiping passed away on January 14, 2026. Let's remember why he was such a monumental figure by revisiting the four pillars of his career that changed the game forever.

🔥 Go Books: Road to Dan Guide (3k – 1d) 🔥 First don’t skip this — even if you’re a beginner! Don’t be afraid to check out our basic book guide. It will help you discover what’s most useful to study or read at your level, and what will benefit you as you progress 👉 https://gomagic.org/go-books/ If you’re already at 3k–1d and aiming for a stable dan rank, these article will help deepen your understanding at different stages of growth. 👉 https://gomagic.org/go-literature-road-to-dan-guide-3k-1d/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #books #articles #MindGame #MindSport