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Online Go Server

The English-speaking world's Go server, where correspondence games run for weeks and somebody always explains why your move was bad.

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How to get the most from it

Online Go Server sits in Board Games under Play, filed as coffee break.

  • Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
  • It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
  • It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
  • Expect to create an account before you get far.
  • Go in expecting something brainy and competitive.

About this category: Chess, draughts, connection games and modern board games ported honestly. Play a stranger or send a link to someone in another country.

Good for

  • Filling a coffee break properly
  • Giving your brain a workout
  • Chasing a better score
  • A quiet break at your desk
  • Killing time on your phone

Online Go Server: quick answers

Is Online Go Server free?

Yes. Online Go Server is free to use, though it asks you to sign up.

Do I need an account to use Online Go Server?

Yes. Online Go Server asks you to create an account before you get far.

Does Online Go Server work on a phone?

Yes. Online Go Server works on phones as well as desktop browsers.

Is Online Go Server safe for work?

Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.

How long does Online Go Server take?

We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.

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