Welcome to MST BGW!

Welcome to a blog site for Missouri University of Science & Technology Baduk/ Go/ Weiqi Club!

MST BGW is an Recognized Student Organization at Missouri University of Science & Technology. We also serve as an official Rolla chapter of AGA (American Go Association).
We welcome anyone interested in the game of Baduk/Go/Weiqi and research on computer Baduk/Go/Weiqi.

Game of Baduk is a fascinating board game!
The excitement & profoundness of the game are often compared with those of our lives.
The rules are relatively easy, so a beginner can enjoy;
the tactics & strategies are unmeasurably deep and diverse, so no one in the history of 4,000 years completely mastered the game.

The game is considered to be a wonderful "mind sports."
One can not only enjoy the game, but also develop intelligence.
It's often said one who masters Baduk enhances the understanding about profoundness of a human life.

Baduk is a name of the game called in Korea.
It is also called as Igo/Go in Japan and Weiqi in China.

How to learn the game
We suggest you to step in our regular meeting.
The club members meet on a regular basis in friendly atmosphere.
Our "starter kit" will expedite your learning curve.

What is Baduk & how to play?
Check out Introduction to Baduk by Korea Baduk Association.

Introduction to Baduk
How to play Baduk
Basic rules

Visit our official website for more information about the club at http://web.mst.edu/~mstbgw/.

Feb. 16, 2009
Club Founding Members & Officers

Tae-Hyung Kim
Beau Ahrens
Travis Gibson
Pat Versteeg
Eugine Kim
David Xiao
Seung Soo Bok
Youngju Kim

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