Overview
This app is a simple viewer specialized in replaying Go game records (kifu).
Screen Layout
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Top Bar
Displays player names (Black/White, ranks) and match information.
Tap to open the game list. -
Board
Shows the current position being replayed.
Tap the center of the board to toggle play / pause. -
Evaluation Graph
Displays the transition of evaluation values (only when enabled). -
Toolbar
Contains Play / Pause and Settings buttons.
Depending on the situation, a “Back to Critical” button may appear.
Selecting a Game Record
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Tap the player information in the top bar to open the game list.
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Use the search field to filter records.
(Matches Japanese / English game titles, player names, event names, and file names.) -
Tap a row to open the selected game.
The currently selected game is marked with a check icon.
Play / Pause
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Tap the board to toggle play / pause.
(A brief icon appears at the center to indicate the current state.) -
The same operation is available using the Play / Pause button in the toolbar.
Evaluation Graph (When Enabled)
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Overview
A graph showing the transition of board evaluation (win rate). -
Definition of Win Rate
Win rates are calculated by AI (KataGo), assuming Black has a 6.5 komi. -
Green Line
Represents the evaluation transition of the original game record. -
Critical Points
Positions where the evaluation changes sharply (major turning points in the game) are marked. -
Best Move Overlay
When “Play Best Moves” is active, the evaluation transition of the AI’s best moves is overlaid on the graph.
Critical-Related Operations
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When the replay reaches a position after a critical point,
a “Back to Critical” button appears on the right side of the toolbar. -
After tapping “Back to Critical”, choose one of the following:
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Play Best Moves
Replays the AI’s best moves starting from the critical position. -
Play Original Game
Returns to and replays the original game record.
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If the evaluation graph is turned OFF, these critical-related buttons are not displayed.
Auto-Next Game
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After the game ends, the result is briefly shown,
then a “Proceed to the next game” modal appears. -
Play Now
Immediately starts replaying the next game. -
Stay Here
Remains on the current board position.
Sleep / Power Saving
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Sleep Timer
Specifies how long playback continues before the app (device) enters a suspended state. -
Tap the screen to resume and continue playback.
Settings
Main settings include the following:
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Random Selection
Selects the next game at random. -
Auto Play on Load
Automatically starts playback when a game is loaded. -
Playback Speed
Adjustable from 0.5x to 2.0x. -
Sleep Timer
Sets the duration of continuous playback.
After the specified time, the app enters a suspended state. -
Evaluation Graph
Toggles the evaluation graph on or off.
When turned off, critical-related buttons
(Back / Best Moves / Original Game) are also hidden.
