Thousand of people all over the world are playing go on the Internet right now! If you have an Internet connection, You can join them by clicking on one of the "servers" listed below. Get a game, watch others play, find a teacher, kibitz, chat -- it's a great way to get acquainted with go, or fit in a quick game anytime, anywhere you can get on the Internet.

Each server is a virtual community, with its own distinct character. Try them all and stick with the one that suits you.

  • Internet Go Server (IGS)
    The "Mother of All Go Servers" has been around since 1992. With up to 2000 players or more online at any time of the day or night, it's a wild and woolly place where pros play under assumed names, top Asian matches are mirrored in real time, and there's always something exciting going on. Personalize your own page. Rated players egt 50 points for defeating unrated players, so it's easy to get a game!

    Unlike other servers, IGS publishes its specifications, so various third-party "clients" are also available. Click here to choose one.
  • KGS Go Server
    KGS also attracts hundreds of players who log into dozens of separate "rooms" for clubs, events, lessons and language groups. You can even start your own room! Top games are often broadcast here as well. Free public lessons by top players from time to time; private lessons also available as well as KGS+ a special premium service. Download the KGS client or just use the Java connection. A great place to get a lesson from a stronger player.
  • Dashn.com : A Korean server where English is spoken, with lots of historical information and extensive coverage of the current pro scene..
  • World Web Go
    Japan-based server, with up to 100 mostly Japanese users from 9D to 26K logged on at most times, friendly and easy for English speakers to use
  • Badukworld.net : Another Korea-based server with some functions and utilities in English. Log in as "guest" to observe games and get a feel of the place, but you have to register to play.
  • Fly Or Die
    No time limits here; you can also play chess, cakgammon and dozens of other games, or try/buy dozens of fun computer games. (FlyorDie donates 30% of every sale to the AGA, so buy your new games here!)
  • Yahoo! Games
    The Yahoo! server attracts lots of beginners. Rooms are restricted to 100 users each.

TURN-BASED SERVERS

A fun alternative to online real-time play. Log in, see what your opponent's last move was, think, make your next move. Leave a message tooif you want. A great way to stay in touch with your go-playing friends. NOT a great way to finish a game quickly . . .

  • Little Golem : 9x9, 13x13 and 19x19 Go tournaments are in progress on this turn-based server, as well as many other games.