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Sep 82 min read

A Year With Surprises Nongshim Cup!

This year has been nothing short of incredible for Go players across the globe, filled with drama, upsets, and exciting news. We’ve seen...

Sep 82 min read

Ichiriki Ryo Japans Modern Go Hero

Ichiriki Ryo has brought a huge victory for Japan by winning the ING Cup, marking the country’s first major international tournament win...

Sep 32 min read

Samsung Cup World Qualifier

The Samsung Cup, one of the biggest international go tournaments of the year, is just around the corner. I love tournaments like this,...

Sep 32 min read

Honinbo No Longer A Major Title

The Honinbo Title tournament is one of the most prestigious and well-known Go competitions in Japan. It holds the distinction of being...

Aug 312 min read

Man or Machine? Korea's Strongest Title

When we think of South Korea's strongest Go player in modern times, Shin Jinseo inevitably comes to mind. In fact, when we consider the...

Aug 292 min read

Work Flow Changes & Website Updates

Hello! I'm thrilled to share some exciting updates about my website! Mobile Optimization: The mobile version is now fully functional and...

Aug 276 min read

Nine Female Go Players Who Made History (Part 2).

I was really happy that many people enjoyed part 1, where we looked at Rui Naiwei, Feng Yun, and Park Ji-eun. If you haven't read it yet,...

Aug 253 min read

My Experience Cincinatti Tri-State 2024

I absolutely love go tournaments and this was my second time participating in the Cincinnati Tri-state tournament. Last year I was able...

Aug 232 min read

Website Update and Patreon Overhaul

Hey everyone! I know many of you are eagerly awaiting Part 2 of "Nine Female Go Players Who Made History." Don’t worry that will be...

Aug 203 min read

Hikaru No Go - Me Trying to Convince You The Live Action Did It Better.

When we think about what made Go popular among the western community, it's easy to point to big events like when AI began to take off and...

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