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GO = WEI CHI = PADAUK

Today, Go is considered the oldest continuously played game in the world. Although other games may be as old, only Go has the oldest recorded set of rules. The game has roots in China and arrived in Japan around 800 AD. It has often been a part of military training in East Asia. It is known as Wei-chi in China and Padauk in Korea.

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This page updated AUGUST 2009

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Standard boards have 19 x 19 lines and larger sized squares. Boards of only 13 x 13 lines are great for beginners, for short games, or for studying advanced strategies and traps. They usually have the larger sized squares.
Smaller boards with smaller sized squares and smaller stones (often plastic) are usually easier to carry and store, less expensive, and a good way to try the game without a huge investment.

INTRODUCTORY & TRAVEL GO SETS

These are complete sets with board and stones. They are good for people exploring the game of Go without the investment in money and space needed for better, more professional equipment. For players wondering what Go is like, these sets can provide games in living rooms and at kitchen tables, in coffee shops and pubs, airport terminals, universities, school lunch rooms, and work break rooms.

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Beveled Wooden Go, Nonfolding - Light weight for easy carrying, single piece wooden board with smaller than standard-sized squares. Comes with small glass stones. 19x19 lined board is 13 1/2" x 13 1/2" with beveled edges and felted bottom, little less than 3/4" thick. Good for displaying on bookshelves and small tables.
$30.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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Go on Folding Wooden Box - This is a folding box with a small-squared, 19x19 lined go board on the outside. Light weight and a smaller size makes it easy to carry in a backpack or luggage. Good for displaying on bookshelves and small tables. Small button-sized, plastic stones are stored in cloth bags inside the box. 11 3/4 x 6 x 2 inch closed box.
$35.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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Thin Folding Go Set, Larger Squares - Thin folding wooden go board with larger sized squares, 19x19 lined. Comes with plastic stones. 17 x 8 1/2 inch closed board.
$48.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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	Beveled Wooden Go, Nonfolding - Light weight for easy carrying, single piece wooden board with smaller than standard-sized squares. Comes with small glass stones. 19x19 lined board is 13 1/2" x 13 1/2" with beveled edges and felted bottom, little less than 3/4" thick. Good for displaying on bookshelves and small tables. $30.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	Go on Folding Wooden Box - This is a folding box with a small-squared, 19x19 lined go board on the outside. Light weight and a smaller size makes it easy to carry in a backpack or luggage. Good for displaying on bookshelves and small tables. Small button-sized, plastic stones are stored in cloth bags inside the box. 11 3/4 x 6 x 2 inch closed box. $35.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	Thin Folding Go Set, Larger Squares - Thin folding wooden go board with larger sized squares, 19x19 lined. Comes with plastic stones. 17 x 8 1/2 inch closed board. $48.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).

BOARDS

Katsura Wood is a possible Endangered Species in some Asian countries. Needless to say, this makes getting Katsura boards difficult.

Caring for your board: wipe it off with a soft cloth. Avoid liquids, cleaners, or wood polishers which may harm the surface. Use a lightly damp cloth for more thorough cleaning. Go board oils are available but are not necessary.

STONES & BOWLS

The round playing pieces of go are called stones and are typically 181 black and 180 white. Extras are often included in case of breakage or miscounts.

Sizes - In the listings below, the mm sizes refer to thicknesses of the stones. Chinese stones generally curve upward on the top and are flat on the bottom (like pancakes). Japanese or Korean stones are curved outwards on both sides (like m&m candies). The diameter of these professional go stones are made for larger squares (they are too big for the smaller-squared, introductory boards).

Ceramic Go Stones - Most Go players use glass or ceramic stones instead of the more expensive shell or stone.

YUNZI GO STONES have a matte finish that has a more natural aesthetic appeal in contrast to more glossy glass stones and they will look nice over time as they absorb moisture and natural oils (but not dirt) from your fingertips. These ceramic go stones are beautiful to look at, feel heavy, and produce excellent 'snap' qualities when placed on the board. The white yunzi stones have a milky eggshell luster to them. A black yunzi stone when held up to the light will have a greenish halo around the edge. Yunzi stones have been made for almost a thousand years (Tang Dynasty) in the same area of Yunnan Province in southern China. The secret recipe for making them is closely guarded, and nobody outside of Yunnan knows for sure what they are made of - although rumor has it that the ingredients include Yunnan mountain agate.

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6mm Flat Yunzi Go Stones - 6mm tall and 23mm wide (about 3/16'' x 7/8''), these medium size, single convex Chinese-Style stones may vary slightly in size. The white yunzi stones have a milky eggshell luster to them. A black yunzi stone when held up to the light will have a greenish halo around the edge.
$35.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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9.2mm Double Convex Yunzi Go Stones - 9.2mm tall and 21mm wide (about 3/8'' x 3/4''), these large, double convex Korean and Japanese style stones may vary slightly in size. The white yunzi stones have a milky eggshell luster to them. A black yunzi stone when held up to the light will have a greenish halo around the edge.
$70.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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Burlwood Go Bowls, Pair - A pair of dark wooden bowls made from tree root with lids for storing 7mm go stones. Stones not included
$38.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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Wooden Go Stones - 6mm high x 20mm diameter, single convex, light and dark wooden stones in plastic bags. Made in China.
$25.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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Plastic Go Stones - 6mm high x 20mm diameter, double convex, urea plastic stones in plastic bags. Made in China.
$18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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8mm Glass Go Stones - 8mm high x 21mm diameter, double convex, jangstone glass. Made in Korea
$40.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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10mm Glass Go Stones - 10mm high x22mm diameter, double convex, Phoenix glass. Made in Korea.
$70.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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Green Go Stones - 8mm high x 22mm diameter, double convex, green and jade glass. Made in Korea
$60.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection.
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	6mm Flat Yunzi Go Stones - 6mm tall and 23mm wide (about 3/16'' x 7/8''), these medium size, single convex Chinese-Style stones may vary slightly in size. The white yunzi stones have a milky eggshell luster to them. A black yunzi stone when held up to the light will have a greenish halo around the edge. $35.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	9.2mm Double Convex Yunzi Go Stones - 9.2mm tall and 21mm wide (about 3/8'' x 3/4''), these large, double convex Korean and Japanese style stones may vary slightly in size. The white yunzi stones have a milky eggshell luster to them. A black yunzi stone when held up to the light will have a greenish halo around the edge. $70.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	Burlwood Go Bowls, Pair - A pair of dark wooden bowls made from tree root with lids for storing 7mm go stones. Stones not included $38.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	Wooden Go Stones - 6mm high x 20mm diameter, single convex, light and dark wooden stones in plastic bags. Made in China. $25.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	Plastic Go Stones - 6mm high x 20mm diameter, double convex, urea plastic stones in plastic bags. Made in China. $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	8mm Glass Go Stones - 8mm high x 21mm diameter, double convex, jangstone glass. Made in Korea $40.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	10mm Glass Go Stones - 10mm high x22mm diameter, double convex, Phoenix glass. Made in Korea. $70.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	Green Go Stones - 8mm high x 22mm diameter, double convex, green and jade glass. Made in Korea $60.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).

GO BOOKS FOR BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS

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	Way to Go, How to Play the Asian Game of Go - By Karl Baker. A good rules booklet for a beginner. Folded over, small and compact makes this a non intimidating resource. $2.50 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	LEARN TO PLAY GO SERIES A good series for beginner's and beyond! By Janice Kim and Jeong Soo-hyun, Good Move Press/Samarkand. LEARN TO PLAY GO, Volume 1, A Master's Guide to the Ultimate Game $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). LEARN TO PLAY GO, Volume 2, The Way of the Moving Horse $15.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). LEARN TO PLAY GO, Volume 3, The Dragon Style $15.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). LEARN TO PLAY GO, Volume 4, Battle Strategies $15.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). LEARN TO PLAY GO, Volume 5, Palace of Memory $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).
	GRADED GO PROBLEMS Test yourself! These books are ideal for players who have just learned the rules of go, bridging the gap between the beginner's book and some of the more advanced elementary books. Kyu are beginner and intermediate players, Dan are advanced players. By Kano Yoshinori, Kiseido Publishing Graded Go Problems for Beginners, Vol. 1, Introductory Problems - for 30 to 25 kyu level players. out of stock until JAN 2010 If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Graded Go Problems for Beginners, Vol. 2, Elementary Problems - for 25 to 20 kyu level players. $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Graded Go Problems for Beginners, Vol. 3, Intermediate Problems - for 20 to 15 kyu level players. $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Graded Go Problems for Beginners, Vol. 4, Advanced Problems - for 15 to 10 kyu level players. $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).

GET STRONG BOOK SERIES FOR INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS

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	GET STRONG SERIES - By Richard Bozulich, Kiseido Publishing. A very popular series for the serious go player. Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 1, Get Strong at the Opening $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 2, Get Strong at Joseki 1 $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 3, Get Strong at Joseki 2 $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 4, Get Strong at Joseki 3 $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 5, Get Strong at Invading $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 6, Get Strong at Tesuji $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 7, Get Strong at the Endgame $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 8, Get Strong at Life and Death $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page). Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 9, Get Strong at Handicap Go $18.00 Click the square to select this item. Click again to remove this selection. If you want more than , then backspace over the automatic 1 and type the desired number in the box (change it to over 99 on the shopping cart page).

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GET STRONG SERIES - By Richard Bozulich, Kiseido Publishing. A very popular series for the serious go player.

Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 1, Get Strong at the Opening
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Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 2, Get Strong at Joseki 1
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Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 3, Get Strong at Joseki 2
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Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 4, Get Strong at Joseki 3
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Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 5, Get Strong at Invading
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Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 6, Get Strong at Tesuji
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Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 7, Get Strong at the Endgame
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Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 8, Get Strong at Life and Death
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Get Strong at Go Series, Vol. 9, Get Strong at Handicap Go
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