Ready to try a few games, but you don't know anyone who plays? Or maybe you're not confident enough to play another person yet. No problem! On this CD you'll find 9x9 versions of three popular go playing programs; before long you'll be able to beat them!.

When you're ready to play another human, even if none of your friends are interested, don't worry -- thousands of people are playing go on the Internet now! And if you have played ten games against any of these computer opponents, you are already stronger than some of those people. Click here to learn more.

Full board versions of these programs are available; click on the name to link to the maker's site (if you have an Internet connection.)

Igowin  
 

Igowin is the 9x9 version of the popular Many Faces of Go program. In the version included on this CD, Igowin will start your rank at "25 kyu" (beginner level) and adjust your rank and the handicap based on the results of each game you play. If you restart the program, it will continue where you left off, so you can easily keep track of your progress. An interactive version of the AGA's Way to Go is also included with the program and will install along with Igowin.

You will find the installation program in the "Software" directory of this CD-ROM. Double-click on the "igowin.exe" file and follow the on-screen directions to install the software. For more information please visit the developer's website at http://www.smart-games.com/igowin.html.

 
Handtalk  
 

One of the strongest Go-playing programs ever, Handtalk was awarded a "5 kyu" diploma by the Japan Go Association, so watch out when you're giving it Black on a 9x9 grid!

You will find the HandTalk files in the "Software" directory of this CD-ROM. Open the directory named HT27 and double-click on the file called "ht9I.exe." On-screen directions will lead you through the rest of the installation.

 
Nemesis  
 

One of the very first Go-playing programs, Nemesis has extensive teaching functions to guide you through. The 9x9 version included on this CD-ROM is called "GoJunior."

The installation file, WinGoJr.exe, can be found in the "Software" directory of this CD-ROM. Simply double-click on it and follow the on-screen directions.