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gokgs.com · since 2000
Is KGS Go Server still online?
Yes. KGS Go Server was online when we last checked.
Go server first developed in 1999 by William Shubert, now owned by the American Go Foundation; relays tournaments and hosts computer-Go events. [1]
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What is KGS Go Server?
From Wikipedia
The KGS Go Server, known until 2006 as the Kiseido Go Server, is a game server first developed in 1999 and established in 2000 for people to play Go. The system was developed by William M. Shubert and its code is now written entirely in Java. In Spring of 2017, Shubert transferred ownership to the American Go Foundation.
A list of the top 100 players, sorted by KGS calculated rank, is regularly updated and maintained.
International tournament games and national championship games are relayed on this server. Monthly Computer Go tournaments are held in the Computer Go room on KGS.
The KGS Go Server is distinguished by a kibitz culture. Kibitzes are common and popular in high-level games, and may include off-topic discussions though this is discouraged by the administrators. The two players cannot see kibitzers' comments until after the game.
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In this directory, KGS Go Server sits in the classic web collection and is tagged board (37 games) and go (5 games). It launched in 2000, which places it on our timeline.
Fact file
- Inception
- 2000
Source: Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is community-edited; corrections welcome there.
How to play
- 1Open gokgs.com in a desktop or mobile browser. It is the official site; avoid “unblocked” mirrors.
- 2The homepage doesn't say whether you need an account. Many games here let you play as a guest and register later to keep progress.
- 3The homepage doesn't list controls, so we don't guess. Most games show a tutorial or a “how to play” screen on first launch.
Platform notes
- Browser
- Plays in the browser from gokgs.com (our inclusion rule).
- Account
- Not stated on the homepage.
- Mobile
- Not stated on the homepage.
Status history
| Checked (UTC) | Status | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026, 03:19 UTC | Up | 339 ms |
Per-check history started on Oct 29, 2026. Status changes across all games are in the status log.
Questions about KGS Go Server
Is KGS Go Server still online?
Yes. At our last check on Nov 2, 2026, 03:19 UTC, the official site at gokgs.com responded normally (HTTP 200) in 339 ms. A site that answers doesn't guarantee busy servers, so if a lobby is empty, try a different time of day.
When did KGS Go Server come out?
KGS Go Server launched in 2000 (source: en.wikipedia.org).
Do I need to download anything or make an account to play KGS Go Server?
KGS Go Server is playable from its official website in a web browser; that's our inclusion rule. Its homepage doesn't state whether an account is required, so expect a possible sign-up step.
What's the official KGS Go Server website?
https://www.gokgs.com/. Still Online only links to official game sites, never to re-uploads or mirror sites.
What games are similar to KGS Go Server?
If you like KGS Go Server, try Dragon Go Server, Little Golem, Online Go Server (OGS), PlayStrategy.
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