Learning Go (Beginner) vs Weiqi Go

This is a collection of basic situations that we hope you will recognize and resolve when they arise in a real game. There are 11 sections and a total of 325 situations, so beginners will get plenty of practice while trying to resolve these situations.

Master the ancient game of Go (Weiqi/Baduk) with Weiqi Go — your personal Go coach on iPhone and iPad. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned player pushing toward Dan rank, Weiqi Go has everything you need to learn, train, compete, and grow. PLAY • AI opponents at four difficulty levels — Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Dan • 9×9, 13×13, and 19×19 board sizes with full rules: captures, ko, and Chinese area scoring • Pass-and-play local multiplayer for two players on one device • Online multiplayer — create a room or join with a code and play real-time with friends, with main time and byoyomi clocks TRAIN & IMPROVE • 200+ graded tsumego puzzles across six categories: Life & Death, Tesuji, Capture, Connection, Ko, and Endgame • Daily Problems: 5 fresh puzzles every day to build a consistent reading habit • Speed Training: race against the clock solving 10, 20, or 30 puzzles under pressure • Rank Test: formally challenge a rank from 15 Kyu to 5 Dan with a structured 10-puzzle exam • 100-Level Training Path: a guided progression from 15 Kyu to 5 Dan, unlocking new content as you advance • Technique Drills: focused repetition on specific skills — Atari, Ladder, Snapback, and more LEARN • 21 interactive lessons covering fundamentals, capturing, life and death, shape, tesuji, strategy, and endgame • Study 50+ famous professional games — replay, pause, and analyze at your own pace • Journey through 4,000 years of Go history with a beautifully animated interactive timeline TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Daily streaks and achievements keep you motivated and coming back • Detailed stats by game type, board size, and puzzle category • Full game history with move-by-move review and territory visualization • Persistent rank earned through the Rank Test system DESIGNED FOR YOU • Beautiful visual themes — Classic, Zen, Midnight, Slate, Neo, and more • Sound effects and haptic feedback for an immersive experience • No account required — everything works offline • No ads, no subscriptions, completely free