PhoenixGo

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PhoenixGo is an AI program that plays the game of Go, implementing the AlphaGo Zero paper. It was the champion of the World AI Go Tournament 2018 and supports GTP for use with GUI clients.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is PhoenixGo?

PhoenixGo is an advanced Go AI program developed by Tencent, which meticulously implements the principles outlined in the AlphaGo Zero paper. This program distinguishes itself by mastering the game of Go without relying on human knowledge, learning purely through self-play. It is recognized for its strong performance, having won the World AI Go Tournament in 2018. PhoenixGo supports the Go Text Protocol (GTP), allowing it to be integrated with various Go GUI clients like Sabaki. It offers flexible deployment options, including local execution on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with support for both CPU and GPU acceleration, including TensorRT for enhanced performance. The project provides detailed guides for building, running, and configuring the AI, including options for distributed mode with multiple GPUs.

Best used for

Ideal for Go enthusiasts who want to play against a strong AI, AI researchers looking to study AlphaGo Zero implementations, and developers interested in integrating a powerful Go engine. Especially valuable for those seeking an open-source, high-performance Go AI with GPU and distributed computing capabilities.

Common actions

play Go

research AI

implement AlphaGo Zero

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Capabilities

Key features

AlphaGo Zero implementation
Go Text Protocol (GTP)
GPU acceleration (CUDA)
TensorRT support
Distributed mode
Configurable parameters

Target Audience

gamer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What are the system requirements for running PhoenixGo?

PhoenixGo requires GCC with C++11 support and Bazel for building. For GPU acceleration, CUDA and cuDNN are needed, with optional TensorRT. Specific versions are recommended, and the tool can run on Linux, macOS (CPU-only), and Windows (GPU or CPU).

How can I use PhoenixGo with a graphical user interface (GUI)?

PhoenixGo supports the Go Text Protocol (GTP), which allows it to be used with any GTP-compatible GUI client, such as Sabaki. You can run PhoenixGo as a GTP engine and connect your chosen GUI to it for an interactive playing experience.

Does PhoenixGo support distributed computing for enhanced performance?

Yes, PhoenixGo supports running in a distributed mode, allowing you to utilize multiple GPUs across different machines. This requires building and running distributed worker servers and configuring the master instance to communicate with them, enabling scalable performance.

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