Play Go Online
Go is one of the oldest and deepest board games in the world, and you can play it right here — no account, no download, no setup. Pick a board size, choose your color, and start a game against the computer in seconds.
Play Go online now
No account required — start in seconds.
Start playing in three steps
- Choose a board: 9×9 to learn, 13×13 to stretch, or 19×19 for the full game.
- Pick black (moves first) or white (gets komi, a points bonus).
- Place a stone on any empty point and the computer plays its reply.
Built for both new and experienced players
If you are new, the board highlights legal moves as you hover and the hint button suggests where to play. If you already know Go, the game follows the real rules: true liberties and captures, proper ko, pass, resign, and territory scoring at the end.
Every finished game can be replayed move by move and exported as an SGF file, so you can study it later in any Go software.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I really play Go online for free?
- Yes. GoingBoard is free to play and needs no account. Open the board and start a game immediately.
- Do I play against a person or a computer?
- Right now you play against the computer at three board sizes. The board is solo-focused; online play against other people is something we'd love to add later.
- Which board size should I start with?
- 9×9. Games are short, captures happen quickly, and you learn the core ideas fast before moving up to 13×13 and 19×19.
Ready to play?
Open the board and start a free game now.