Candidate moves
Compare the played move with KataGo candidates and ask what each option is trying to accomplish.
KataGo review guide
KataGo Analysis Online for Go Review
KifuPad uses KataGo analysis as a study assistant for Go game review: candidate moves, winrate, score lead, and short variations around important positions.
Winrate and score lead
Use winrate for momentum and score lead for the size of the position in points.
Short variations
A short variation is often more useful than a long AI line you cannot apply in your next game.
Use KataGo to shorten review time, not to replace thinking
KataGo can quickly show candidate moves and evaluation changes, but the learning comes from comparing those suggestions with your own plan.
KifuPad keeps the analysis beside the game record so you can move between the board, the graph, and the positions you want to revisit.
What to read in a KataGo review
- Candidate move order and visit distribution
- Winrate changes that point to turning moments
- Score lead changes that show the size of a mistake or gain
- Short principal variations that explain the first few follow-up moves
- Positions where your plan and the AI plan choose different priorities
A useful KataGo analysis workflow
Keep it narrow and repeatable.
- Open the game record and replay the main line.
- Run the winrate graph or analyze a single position.
- Compare the played move with the top candidate and score lead change.
- Add a short variation only when it clarifies the idea.
- Write one review note you can use in a future game.
KataGo analysis FAQ
Should I just play the top AI candidate next time?
No. Use the top candidate to understand direction, shape, or timing, then turn that into a principle you can recognize later.
Why show both winrate and score lead?
Winrate shows how likely the result looks, while score lead helps you understand the size of the position in points.
Can I analyze the whole game?
Yes. KifuPad can create an advantage graph so you can find the main turning points before reviewing individual moves.
Is KataGo analysis useful for beginners?
Yes, if you focus on a few clear questions instead of trying to copy every AI move.
Will analysis publish my game record?
No. Public SEO pages describe the tool, not your opened records or comments.