Since the establishment of IGS (February 1992, read some of the history) more and more players discovered the internet facilities to meet fellow Go players and play online games 24 hours a day anytime anywhere.

This page gives you an overview of the servers currently (August 2002) available to you. All servers have their merits one way or another.

Server name	IGS (Internet Go Server)
Information	http://www.pandanet.co.jp/
Address	telnet igs.joyjoy.net 6969
Registration	http://www.pandanet.co.jp/English/register/
Audience	Mainly English speaking. Wide range of skills available. Lots of (anonymously) playing professionals. Lots of teaching professionals.
Load	Players: 1500  Games: 500  (rough indication)
Pros	Constantly has lots of players online High quality client software available
Cons	Some people say IGS became impersonal when becoming more crowded
Notes	Needs installation of client software

Server name	KGS (Kiseido Go Server)
Information	http://kgs.kiseido.com/
Address	http://kgs.kiseido.com/
Audience	Mainly English speaking. Some teaching professionals.
Load	Players: 500  Games: 100  (rough indication)
Pros	Special teaching facilities
Cons	Not so many visitors
Notes	Runs on Java software

Server name	WWGo (World Web Go)
Information	http://www01.tjsys.co.jp/
Address	http://www01.tjsys.co.jp/
Audience	Mainly Japanese speaking. Wide range of skills available.
Notes	Runs on Java software