History & Culture
The stop-and-start story of the Gomoku World Championship
The first world title was awarded in Kyoto in 1989. Then the event vanished for eighteen years before balanced openings brought it back.
History & Culture
Where Gomoku came from
The game has an ancient reputation, but its documented story begins much later. Here is what we can say without turning legend into fact.
History & Culture
Why Gomoku has so many names
Gomoku, Five in a Row, wuziqi, omok and gobang all point toward the same line-making game, though local rules can differ.