Explore the fascinating intersection of ancient strategy and modern programming in this 49-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into the experience of developing a Go game engine using Kotlin, uncovering the complexities of this 2000-year-old Chinese board game that has long challenged programmers. Learn about the simple yet profound rules of Go, its significance in AI development, and how it compares to chess in terms of computational complexity. Discover the journey of creating a didactic Go bot engine in Kotlin, examining its simple yet effective design that enables engaging gameplay. Gain insights into the programming challenges and solutions encountered in bringing this ancient game to life through code.