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IgoGame, run by Vadim Filippov (@igogame), is a Russian-language YouTube channel from Russia about the board game go. Per its website, Filippov is a sports master and 4-dan player who runs the Tenuki go school in Moscow. The channel has about 1,660 subscribers, a 190-view median, and uploads roughly every few months. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book IgoGame

Russian-language go channel with a loyal niche audience for board game brands

  • Median views of 190 per video, with a 917 p90 and a 4,984-view peak on a retail-scam video
  • Engagement rate of 3.0% and a like rate of 2.5% suggest an attentive viewer base
  • Sponsored rate estimated at $150 to $250 per video, roughly $20 to $35 CPM
Best forboard game and go equipment brandsRussian-speaking hobby retailers
Watch forSmall, slow-uploading channel with no recent uploads in the last 90 days; reach is limited.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video Game Culture45%
Hobbies & Interests35%
Education20%
Formats
tutorial explainers, product unboxings, interviews and talks, event recordings
Tone
instructional, earnest
Language
Russian
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
3 to 8 minutes, with some long lectures over 30 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent40/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement3.0%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow to play go and learn the ruleswhere to buy a quality goban or stoneshow to join a go club or find lessons
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
Russia90%
Kazakhstan3%
Belarus2%
LanguagesRussian 95%English 5%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
go equipment, go lessons, books
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel promotes its own go school, book, and equipment sales through description links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Content is about the board game go and go clubs; no concerns found in recent titles or descriptions.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube1.7k1900

Benchmark score: 15 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers14 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days0 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform0 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 805 days ago.

Здравствуйте! Я считаю Го величайшим изобретением в истории человечества. Появление Го намного опередило развитие мира и общества, в котором оно возникло. В 2000 году Го увлекалось 20 миллионов человек. В 2010 году, по всему миру, Го увлекается около 50 миллионов человек. Прямо сейчас мы являемся свидетелями быстрого изменения мира во всех областях, социальном, духовном и научном. Я приглашаю вас познакомиться с этим миром. Стать зрителем или участником событий. Профессиональные уроки по игре го: http://www.domgo.club/index/go-game-personal-trening.html По вопросам обучения пишите sensei@go
IgoGame's own profile description on YouTube

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About IgoGame

IgoGame is a Russian-language YouTube channel run by Vadim Filippov, who according to his website is a sports master and 4-dan go player who runs the Tenuki go school in Moscow. The channel posts low-production tutorials on go rules and history, unboxings of go boards and stones, interviews, and recordings of go events, typically 3 to 8 minutes long, with some lectures running much longer.

The channel has about 1,660 subscribers and a median of 190 views per video, so its audience is small and likely made up of Russian-speaking go players, students, and hobbyists, mostly in Russia. Uploads have been sparse, with none in the last 90 days, and no sponsorships were found in recent videos. Estimated sponsored rates are $150 to $250 per video, which works out to roughly $20 to $35 CPM, compared with $10 to $30 CPM for typical paid ads.

This channel suits board game makers, go equipment sellers, and Russian-language hobby retailers who want a niche, engaged audience at a low price.

Written from IgoGame's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. IgoGame can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about IgoGame

How much does Vadim Filippov charge for a sponsored video?

Based on the channel's median of 190 views and the standard rate rule, an estimated sponsored integration costs $150 to $250 per video. Rates are estimates, not confirmed by the creator. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.

What does IgoGame post about on YouTube?

IgoGame posts Russian-language videos about the board game go, including rules tutorials, history, equipment unboxings, go club visits, and interviews. Most videos are short and low-production, and the channel also hosts recorded lectures and events.

How do I contact IgoGame for a brand deal?

The channel lists a contact email on its profile and a go school website. Full contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

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