Don't go, Go!

A few weeks ago I finally learned how to play Go. Go was invented in Korea thousands of years before chess, and is supposed to have even deeper strategies than chess. I had learned the basic rules of the game, which are very simple. However, knowing when to stop placing stones was something I didn't grok, partly because I didn't play enough and partly cuz I didn't have any training from someone who actually knew. My friend Greg mentioned Go one day, and I jumped at the chance to finally learn how to play. After a few strategy sessions, and explaining things like ladders, eyes, and atari, I really started getting it. We've only played about 10 games, but I am seeing good and bad moves and traps. It's great fun!