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Weiqi (圍棋) is the Chinese name for Go — literally “the surrounding game.” It is the oldest board game still played in its original form, and you can play it here against AI in your browser.
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The game of surrounding territory
The name Weiqi captures the heart of the game: you win by surrounding more of the board than your opponent. Stones are placed to enclose territory and to capture by removing an enemy group's last liberty.
Weiqi originated in China more than 2,500 years ago and spread across East Asia, where it is known as Baduk in Korea and Igo in Japan.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Weiqi the same as Go?
- Yes. Weiqi is the Chinese name for Go. The rules are identical.
- What does Weiqi mean?
- It roughly means “surrounding board game,” reflecting that the goal is to surround territory and capture stones.
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