Go software
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There is an abundance of go software available to support players of the game of
Go playing programs
With the advent of AlphaGo in 2016, computer programs can beat top professional players on the standard 19x19 board. A more in depth look into Go playing programs and the research behind them can be found in the article on computer Go.
Recording
There are several file formats used to store game records, the most popular of which is the Smart Game Format (SGF). Programs used for editing game records allow the user to record not just the moves, but also variations, commentary and further information on the game.[1]
Databases
Electronic databases can be used to study life and death situations,
Internet servers and clients
Many Internet-based Go servers allow access to competition with players all over the world.[2] Such servers also allow easy access to professional teaching, with both teaching games and interactive game review being possible.[3]
The first Go server that started operating is the
See also
- Hikarunix, a Linuxdistribution focused on Go
- Sensei's Library, contains lists of Internet Go servers, Go playing, game record editing, and database programs
Notes
- ^ Lists of such programs may be found at Sensei's Library and GoBase
- ^ Lists of Go servers are kept at Sensei's Library and the AGA website.
- ^ The British GO Association provides a list of teaching services
- ^ Jim Z. Yu A Brief History of IGS, the Early Years - 1992 & 1993 Retrieved on 2007-12-11
- ^ a b British Go Association. "Go Servers - A Short History". Retrieved 2007-12-11.
- ^ a b British Go Association. "Internet Go". Retrieved 2011-10-01.
- ^ Online Go Server
- ^ Dragon Go Server
External links
- List of game record editing programs on GoBase.
- List of internet Go servers on the AGA website.
- Alejo's Tenuki Video-reviews and analysis on database analysis programs.
- Free Go Software