Start from the record
Open an SGF, GIB, NGF, or supported game link and make sure the move order is easy to follow.
Go review guide
Easy Go Game Review Guide
Use KifuPad to open a game record, follow the moves, and turn a few important positions into useful study notes.
Use AI after you have questions
KataGo is most helpful after you choose the positions you want to understand.
Keep the output actionable
The goal is a short study note, a useful variation, or a review report you can revisit before the next game.
Start with the record, then use AI only where it helps
For most learners, the best Go review is not a full move-by-move lecture. It is a focused pass through the record that identifies a few moments worth remembering.
KifuPad keeps the board, move navigation, comments, and variations in one place so you can add KataGo analysis without losing the thread of the game.
A simple Go review routine
This routine works for beginners and busy learners.
- Open the game record in KifuPad.
- Replay the game once without AI and mark confusing positions.
- Check candidate moves, winrate, and score lead for those positions.
- Add one short variation or comment for each important lesson.
- Create a review report when you want a structured study note.
Good review questions
- Where did the plan stop working?
- Was the issue shape, direction, life-and-death, or endgame value?
- Did the top candidate solve a local problem or choose a larger whole-board point?
- What would I try in the same shape next time?
- Which one lesson is worth remembering?
Easy Go review FAQ
Do I need to understand every KataGo move?
No. Treat KataGo as a review assistant. Focus on the few positions that explain your plan, shape, or endgame choices.
Is this only for strong Go learners?
No. Beginners can use the board, move order, comments, and a few candidate moves without trying to memorize complex variations.
Should I review right after every game?
A short review soon after the game helps, but even one important position is better than a long unfocused review.
What is the difference between review and a report?
Manual review is interactive. A report turns the record into a structured study note with summaries, key moves, and next-game tasks.
Will my records be used as public content?
No. Public pages describe the tool. Opened records and comments are kept separate from public SEO pages.