Kanso Go · Fundamentals

Understand Go. One move at a time.

Short, clear explanations built around real board situations. For people discovering Go and anyone who wants a rule to finally make sense.

How to play Go: a clear beginner’s guide

Learn the goal of Go, how turns work, how stones are captured, when to pass, and how a game is won.

A beginner-friendly explanation of territory, living and dead groups, komi, passing, and final Go scoring.

Understand Go groups and liberties, how captures work, why suicide is illegal, and how ko prevents endless repetition.

What to expect from an offline Go app: local AI, privacy, board sizes, learning tools, and honest strength levels.

Turn an iPad into a shared Go table with correct seating orientation, passing, endgame review, and clear scoring.

Try it on the board

Kanso Go’s interactive tutorial uses 32 playable steps to explain the goal, liberties, captures, life and death, and final scoring.