Go (game) - Wikipedia
Etymology. The word Go is a short form of the Japanese word igo (), which probably derives from the Middle Chinese ɦʉi gi (, Mandarin: wéiqí, lit. 'encirclement board game' or 'board game of surrounding'). In English, the name Go when used for the game is often capitalized to differentiate it from the common word go. In events sponsored by the Ing Chang-ki Foundation, it is ...