Go is considered one of mankind's greatest cultural achievements and a national sport in east Asia, where it is broadcast to millions of fans. However, it remains largely unknown in the West. A group of American players attempts to bring Go into the mainstream by launching their own professional system, with the success of the young competitors dependent on their ability to master the game's complexities.
The Surrounding Game
The oldest game still played in its original form, Go is revered in east Asia as a cultural achievement and national sport, with a professional elite at its pinnacle.
