About Us
Who Are We?
Sheffield Go Club is made up of a small group of people who meet each week to play some friendly games of Go. We're very much a 'social' club rather than anything formal - which also means that there is nothing to pay to join in.
Beginners are very welcome! We're more than happy to teach newcomers to the game and there's no need to have any equipment of your own. Since Go has a handicap system it is possible for players of differing abilities to play against one another, so don't be worried that you're just starting out!
We also host the annual Sheffield Go Tournament.
What Is Go?
Go is a strategic board game which has been played for thousands of years. It originates from China and still has a large following there as well as in Korea & Japan.
The game is played by two players who take turns to place white or black stones onto a grid with the aim of surrounding areas of the board to become their 'territory'. Stones which get completely surrounded are removed from the board and the player with the most territory at the end of the game is the winner.
The rules are very simple and elegant - and yet they produce a beautifully complex game with endless possibilities. There is always more to learn and more enjoyment to get from the game, no matter what your ability level.
In the UK, hundreds of people meet to play Go face-to-face on a regular basis, with more playing online. Players meet at local clubs and compete in tournaments throughout the country.
You can visit the British Go Association website to learn more about Go and to find out about other clubs up & down the country.
