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Comment: At best there is one secondary source in here, maybe, and it's hardly from a reliable news outlet. Drmies (talk) 22:47, 17 September 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I have been paid by my employer for my contributions to this article. Hobajons (talk) 22:43, 17 September 2026 (UTC)
Website type | Internet Go server |
|---|---|
| Available in | English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, French |
| Owner | PlayGo.gg Inc. |
| Website | https://www.playgo.gg |
| Launched | February 9, 2026 |
PlayGo (stylized PlayGo.gg) is an Internet Go server operated by PlayGo.gg Inc., which was named GoTheGame Inc. at launch. It launched on 9 February 2026 and runs in web browsers and as mobile apps.[1][2]
History
[edit]PlayGo was founded by Matthew Harwit, Nathan Harwit and Kevin Wang.[1] The founders stated a goal of increasing the number of Go players worldwide tenfold by lowering barriers to entry through simplified play, gamification and AI-based learning tools.[1][2] They have started with a focus on Asia but plan to expand globally.[2]
Features
[edit]PlayGo offers live matchmaking, training with bots, puzzles, interactive lessons, AI review/coaching of games, and live spectating of professional games on a daily basis.[1][2] Registration is required for most features other than viewing games and tutorials.[2]
Professional events
[edit]In June 2026 PlayGo hosted the "Battle of the Sexes", an online event in which Shin Jin-seo, Kim Ji-seok, Choi Jeong and Kim Eun-ji played each other in a double elimination format. Shin Jinseo won the event. The operator reported more than 100,000 views across YouTube channels, mostly from Korea.[3][4]
In July 2026 PlayGo hosted the "Clash of the Titans", a five-game blitz match between Shin Jin-seo, then ranked first in the world, and Ding Hao, ranked second. Each game began from a different AI-generated position at move 50 rather than an empty board. The match was streamed on PlayGo and on Korean broadcasters including K-Baduk.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Garlock, Chris (2026-02-08). "PlayGo.gg Launches With Ambitious Plan to Reimagine Go for a Wider Audience". American Go Association. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Kaneko, Shion (2026-02-10). "囲碁"全部入り"サイト「PlayGo.gg」ついにサービス開始" (in Japanese). AUTOMATON. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ "PlayGo's "Battle of the Sexes" Draws Large Online Audience". American Go Association. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ "Korea's Top Baduk Players Face Off in Historic Battle of the Sexes". Character Media. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ "Shin Jinseo, Ding Hao to debut AI-opening format in PlayGo championship". American Go Association. 2026-07-14. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
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