The 10 Best Gomoku Openings: A Practical Deep Dive
A hands-on tour of the openings worth learning, what each one is for, and which to pick when you first sit down at the board.
Gomoku Blog
Strategy tips, game comparisons, and in-depth guides to help you master gomoku (five in a row).
How to Build a Gomoku AI: Minimax in Python, Step by Step
A working programming guide: board representation, move generation, a minimax search, and an evaluation function you can actually run.
Gomoku Compared with Go, Connect Four, and Tic-Tac-Toe
A quick route through the rules, board sizes, goals, and learning curves of Gomoku and related line or grid games.
How to Start a Gomoku Game in GamePigeon
A version-aware guide to opening GamePigeon in iMessage, sending a Gomoku invite, and checking the current in-app rules.
Gomoku Tournaments: A Practical Guide to Competitive Play
Your first gomoku tournament, without the mystery: formats, opening rules, clocks, notation, etiquette, and what happens on game day.
The Science of Gomoku: Search, AI & Game Theory
How threat-space search, minimax, evaluation functions, and modern AI analyze gomoku and help human players improve.
Gomoku vs Renju: What's the Difference and Which Should You Play?
Gomoku and Renju share a board, but Renju adds forbidden moves that rebalance the game. Compare rules, openings, and which version to learn first.
Gomoku vs Connect Four: What's the Difference?
Gomoku and Connect Four are both line-forming games, but they play very differently. Compare board size, rules, strategy depth, and which game is right for you.
Is Gomoku Solved? The Mathematical Proof Explained
Gomoku has been mathematically proven to be a first-player win — but what does that mean in practice? Learn about the proof and its implications.
Choosing a Gomoku First Move: Why the Center Is a Practical Default
See why central moves are common on an empty casual board, and why board size, rules, and opening procedures can change the right choice.
How to Play Gomoku on iPhone: Best Apps & Methods
Want to play gomoku on your iPhone? Here are the best apps, web options, and methods to play five in a row on iOS.
Gomoku vs Tic-Tac-Toe: A Complete Comparison
Gomoku and tic-tac-toe are both line-forming games, but they're worlds apart in complexity. Learn the key differences.