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July 21, 2026

Humans Strike Back: Shin Jinseo Defeats KataGo 2–1 in the Kishin Match

World No. 1 Shin Jinseo 9p faced the strongest open-source Go AI, KataGo, in a three-game two-stone handicap match — and won the series 2–1. Full breakdown of every game, his strategy, and what this means ten years after AlphaGo.

Customize Your Go Board: Board Appearance in StoneBase

Personalize your Go board with different wood textures, stone styles, and themes in StoneBase for a review experience that feels right.

Import OGS Games to StoneBase — AI Review in 3 Clicks

Transfer your OGS games to StoneBase in seconds and get instant KataGo AI analysis. Step-by-step guide — import your entire game history in just a few clicks.

How to Download & Install KataGo (2026) — Free Setup Guide

Free KataGo download & setup guide for Windows, Mac & Linux. Pick the right GPU backend, download a neural network, and start analyzing Go games in minutes.

How to Review Your Go Games with KataGo AI: Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide

Learn to analyze your Go games with KataGo AI step by step. Find turning points, separate real mistakes from noise, and improve faster — no experience needed.

KataGo Win Rate & Score Explained: How to Read the Numbers

What KataGo's win rate and score estimate actually mean, how they differ, and how to use them in game review without misreading normal fluctuations as blunders.

Stop Making These 5 Go Mistakes — How AI Reveals and Fixes Them

KataGo reveals the 5 most common amateur Go mistakes — opening shape errors, weak groups, and endgame leaks — with specific fixes for each. See what you're missing and improve faster.

How to Search Your Go Game Collection by Board Position

Learn how position search works, why it's a powerful tool for studying Go openings and patterns, and how to use it in StoneBase.