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Igo (囲碁) is the Japanese name for Go. Much of the English vocabulary of the game — terms like atari, joseki, and komi — comes from Japanese, where the game has been refined for over a thousand years.
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Where much of Go's language comes from
Japan formalized much of modern Go theory, and many words players use worldwide are Japanese. “Atari” means a stone or group is one move from capture; “komi” is the points bonus given to white.
Whether you call it Igo, Go, Baduk, or Weiqi, it is the same game with the same rules — and you can play it here right now.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Igo the same as Go?
- Yes. Igo is the Japanese name for Go.
- Why are so many Go terms Japanese?
- Japan developed and exported much of modern Go theory, so its vocabulary became the common language players use internationally.
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