Books to learn Go

Introductory

Start here if you’re unclear on the rules or basic concepts.

Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game

Learn to Play Go: A Step-By-Step Guide to the Game

Janice Kim 3 dan & Jeong Soo-hyun 9 dan

So You Want to Play Go?

Jonathan Hop

How to Play Go: A Concise Introduction

Richard Bozulich & James Davies

Buddhist Philosophy and The Game of Go

William Cobb

Beginners (around 20 kyu)

After an introductory book, expand your knowledge and practice with problems books.

Learn to Play Go: Volume II: The Way of the Moving Horse

Janice Kim 3 dan & Jeong Soo-hyun 9 dan