Thursday is Go game night at Sector 67

[Davi P]

Yo, propellerheads! Come on out to play Go (the board game), from 7 to 10 on Thursday.

Free!

We have beginners to intermediate-level players (25 kyu to 7 kyu in Go-speak). Happy to teach you fundamentals and more.

If you prefer to learn the basics from a book, try The Way to Go. Many more resources can be found at Go Links | American Go Association.

If you'd like to rapidly improve your Go playing skills, I recommend igowin for Windows, Goban for Mac, or GnuGo for Linux. These are old programs, but they run on current computers, and are free (as in free beer). Best to play a bunch of 9 x 9 games. Start with a handicap of 6 stones if you are a beginner. You will probably be able to beat the program after several games. When you can win consistently, decrease the handicap.

Go-playing programs are available for most smartphones and tablets.

GOdroid - Android Apps on Google Play

SmartGo Player (iPhone/iPod/iPad)

But playing with humans can be more rewarding. Hope to see you Thursday!

--Davi

[Davi P]

Dear Sectorites --

OK, I apologize for calling you propellerheads last week. You don't have to be one to play Go. Go is a sophisticated, artistic, erudite cultural treasure from the Far East. It is one of the Four Arts of the Chinese Scholar.

Give it a try, and find out why it has beguiled people for more than a thousand years. Thursday 7 to 10 p.m. in the conference room at Sector 67.

Further reading:

Go and Martial Arts at Sensei's Library

Go and the Arts (Wisteria)

--Davi

[Davi P]

Reminder: Go night Thursday 7 to 10 at our beloved Sector 67.

If you are coming from Willy St., I could use a ride. (My arm is in a cast, got lots of stuff to carry.)

Thanks,

--Davi