Official client of the KGS Go Server.
Publisher’s description
What is CGoban?
CGoban is a free program for Windows from KGS AI Services, LLC.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 29.5 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: CGoban is a free Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CGoban safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.kgsai.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E8A15EFFA671BFBAC959213F5427E86F2477E4848D381077764D2505D05C20FD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5.143Latest | December 5, 2024 | 29.5 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KGSAI.CGoban -emsiexec /i CGoban-3.5.143.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {0A64A60C-7022-36EB-A494-27878B3526DB} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- KGS AI Services, LLC
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.5.143
- Released
- December 5, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- December 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- kgsai.com
- winget ID
- KGSAI.CGoban
- MSI product code
- {0A64A60C-7022-36EB-A494-27878B3526DB}
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Frequently asked questions
Is CGoban free?
Yes. CGoban is free to use.
Is CGoban safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.kgsai.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CGoban with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can CGoban be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does CGoban run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.