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Go

Go is the world's most ancient board game, with deceptively simple rules that lead to astonishingly deep strategy. After centuries of play, new ideas about the game are still being developed on a regular basis. In an age when computer opponents can best chess grandmasters, the fact that no computer can present a significant challenge to an intermediate-level go player illustrates the abiding depth and complexity of the game.

The game is most popular in Japan (where it is sometimes known as "I-Go," pronounced "ee-GO"), China (where it is called "weiqi," pronounced "way-CHEE"), and Korea (they call it "Baduk," pronounced "PAW-duk"). It enjoys a small but rising popularity in other parts of the world.

Table of Contents

1. /Philosophical Beginnings/
2. /Basic Rules/
3. /Step-By-Step Guide to Playing/
4. /How to Learn/
5. /Strategy/
6. /History/
7. /Resources/