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