The 33-year-old lost the series, but the battle gave an unprecedented boost to the ancient board game’s international profile. Pro Go champ shocked by computer’s win Go originated in China ...

Once a traditional Spring Festival pastime, this 2,000-year-old game integrates elements of fantasy and imperial culture.

The game’s controversial subject prevents its manufacture in China, a departure from the usual production practices of Taiwanese board game companies ... commentary go back more than a century.