Learn Go in an Hour—and Help Someone Else Get Started

Curious about Go? Know someone who would enjoy learning? The American Go Association’s free online Beginners Go Workshop offers a welcoming introduction to this fascinating strategy game—and an easy way to invite a friend to try it.

Led by Milan Mladenovic, the one-hour workshop combines instruction with hands-on play. During the first half, you’ll learn the basic rules and get comfortable using the Online Go Server (OGS). In the second half, you’ll put those ideas into practice by playing with Milan’s guidance.

The workshop meets online through Zoom and OGS. No previous Go experience is needed. Participants will need a free OGS account; registration emails explain how to prepare.

Ready to learn?

Scan the QR code, click the image, or view upcoming workshops and register to choose a session.

The workshop is also an introduction to a planned eight-week Beginners Go Course for those who would like more time to learn, practice, and play. Participants who attend a workshop will receive more information when course registration opens.

Already play Go? Help someone discover it.

You don’t need to teach a lesson yourself to introduce someone to Go. Share the workshop with a friend, family member, colleague, or someone who has stopped to watch a game at your club.

Open the workshop QR card and use the controls below the image:

• Download saves the QR image to your phone. Keep it handy so someone can scan it from your screen.
• Share lets you send the QR image and card link where your device supports it. If image sharing isn’t available, share the link or attach the downloaded image.
• See workshops & register takes you directly to the available sessions.

You can also bookmark the QR card page to keep its registration, Download, and Share buttons within easy reach.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into Go or helping someone else begin, we hope you’ll join us in welcoming new players to the game.