.: Downloads

Disclaimer: I do NOT claim credit for creation of any of these programs, except where explicitly stated. These programs are freeware to download. Is there a program that you think should be on here that isn't? If so, email the webmaster about it.

Here are some of the best computer programs for Go:

2007 Orlando Go Tournament Flyer - Download the flyer for the tournament here.

CGoban2.6.12- This is the client to use KGS (Kiseido Go Server). For those not computer savvy, basically download this if you want to play Go online against other people across the world as well as the Go Club of UCF. Download this, register for it, and join the GoClubUCF KGS Room. If no one is in there to play against, just go play in the Beginner's/English Language Room.

Glgo_1.3.1- The program itself is called GlGo. It is basically a program that makes text-based Computer Go programs (i.e. GNU Go) into a more visually appealing graphics-based program.

GNU_Go_3.6 - This Computer Go program is called GNU Go. GNU Go is the second most powerful Computer Go program in the entire world (behind Go++, which costs $50, while GNU Go is free). On KGS, GNU Go is at 12k (people test out their computer Go programs on the net). For an explanation on the rating system, please go to the FAQ section.
GNU Go has multiple difficulty settings, with it's lowest settings at around 20k strength. This means that if you are a beginner at Go, play it at the lowest setting, and give yourself a 9 stone handicap,and you still might lose.

Kombilo - One of my all time favorite Go programs, this cool program is simply one for improving your game. Once you download it and the database of professional and top amateur Go Games, you can input in any combination of moves, and an area on the board you want to search, and Kombilo will look through every game in it's database for a combination matching the one you inserted and the most popular responses to that scenario. A great what-if scenario program, and a great tool to improve your joseki.

Go_Game_Database - This database has over 42875 pro games inside of it. Use it with Kombilo mainly, or just replay famous pro games of the past to see just how bad we amateurs are.