Main Help Page
FAQ

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The main client window
The new game window
The game window
The preferences window
The server stats window

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Rating system

Rating system Math

Playing games

Games Types

Supported Rule Sets

Supported time systems

Tournaments

Swiss Pairings

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Information for help editors
Help Discussion
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KGS - Help overview

The KGS Go Server started operations in April 2000 and has become a lively meeting place for Go players from all around the world.

With KGS you can:

• Play go online (play now!) as guest or registered user
• Watch games of strong players and discuss moves
• Meet friends and chat
• Make a New Room
• Learn, join KGS Plus lessons
• Play teaching games (many options)
• Set up demonstration games
• Review your games
• Join a KGS Plus tournament
• FAQ
• Terms of Service

Besides playing online, the offline version of the client program , CGoban (download), allowes you to create and edit game record files (sgf-format).

How old is KGS? Some answer in the Server History.