Introducing Goka Go – Free Windows Go client with built-in KataGo AI & online matches

Hello everyone!

I’d like to introduce Goka Go (碁華), a free desktop Go application for Windows.

What is Goka Go?

Goka Go is a Windows Go client that comes with a built-in KataGo AI engine and supports online matches against other players. It’s designed for Go players of all levels who want a smooth desktop experience with powerful AI analysis.

Features

  • Built-in KataGo AI – 30 difficulty levels from beginner to advanced. Real-time win rate evaluation displayed during gameplay.
  • Online Matches – Play against other players over the internet with a challenge/matchmaking system.
  • Elo Rating – Automatically calculated based on your match results.
  • KataGo Scoring – Accurate territory calculation and dead stone determination by KataGo when both players pass.
  • Game Review – Step through moves forward and backward to analyze your games.
  • Time Controls & Byo-yomi – Supports main time and byo-yomi with voice countdown in 4 languages.
  • Multilingual UI – English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese fully supported.
  • Auto-Update – Automatically detects and installs new versions.

System Requirements

  • Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Intel Core i3+ / AMD Ryzen 3+
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • GPU with OpenCL 1.2 support
  • ~500 MB disk space

Download

Website: https://goka-go.com

The app uses Chinese rules with 7.5 komi by default.

Free to download and play. I’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions!