Companion Baduk

Go (Baduk / Weiqi) is a timeless strategy game, but learning it shouldn’t feel ancient. Companion Baduk pairs you with modern, beginner‑friendly AI sparring partners and a library of interactive puzzles so you can explore the board with confidence from day one.
Our mission is simple: give every new player the thrill of meaningful, steady progress by combining smart AI opponents with engaging, bite‑sized lessons.
Features
Play
Click Play to jump straight into a match—komi, board size, rules, and AI strength are auto‑tuned so you can focus on the fun. Four core modes keep things fresh:
Normal – Traditional even‑game start

Chinese – Corner stones pre‑placed in the classic Chinese opening

Handicap – Smart handicap stones give Black a fair shot against stronger AI

Sunjang – Historical Korean opening layout

Challenge Mode
Watch for the Challenge Mode button—it whisks you into surprise variants that test your adaptability and reveal new strategic ideas.
Puzzles
Tackle curated Tsumego sets designed to sharpen reading skills. 
Learn
Level up through a structured curriculum that blends explanation, practice, and adaptive AI opponents:
Interactive, scenario‑based tutorials

Difficulty that scales with your growing skill

Personalized practice challenges

A guided path from absolute beginner to confident player

Shop
Customize your experience with optional upgrades:
Historic pro games for replay and study

Alternative stone and board themes

Advanced AI coaching tools

Profile
Your progress is tracked automatically, including:
Rank progression (40 k to 9 d)

Win‑rate trends

Detailed game statistics

Unlocked cosmetic items