AMERICAN GO E-JOURNAL: News from the American Go Association September 16, 2002 In This Edition: CALENDAR OF EVENTS YOUR MOVE: Another Hikaru no Go Link; How to Start a Go Club GAME COMMENTARY: Early Invasions Lead to Later Pain GO NEWS: Lancaster Yang Workshop Set; Why Do We Play?; DC-Area Go Activity Update; Journal Editor Seeking Japan Go Contacts GO REVIEW: An Introduction to Go; Rules and Strategies for the Ancient Oriental Game AGA OFFICER CONTACT LIST CALENDAR OF EVENTS (U.S.) September 21, Durham, NC: Joe Schoenfield Memorial Marathon Go Tournament Paul Celmer 919-779-7925 transwrite2@yahoo.com September 21, Davis/Sacramento, CA: Fred Hopkins, Fred.Hopkins@mckesson.com September 21: New York, NY: Feng Yun Lecture New York Go Center 212-223-0342 September 27-29: Germantown, MD: Feng Yun's Maryland Go Workshop Gordon Fraser 301-540-2640 gordon@wui.net September 28, Seattle, WA: Anniversary Tournament Jon Boley 206-545-1424 go@seattlego.org October 6: Seattle, WA: Monthly Ratings Tournament Jon Boley 206-545-1424 go@seattlego.org FOREIGN: November 9/10, Auckland, NZ: New Zealand Go Open Steve Taylor Steve.Taylor@nz.towerlimited.com NOTE: this listing is not all-inclusive, featuring only upcoming tournaments in the next month or events which require early registration. For a complete U.S. listings, go to http://www.usgo.org/usa/tournaments.html For the European Go Calendar see http://www.win.tue.nl/cs/fm/engels/go/tourn.html YOUR MOVE: Readers Write Another Hikaru no Go Link "At the best site so far that I have found for Hikaru no Go, you only have to download it using Winzip," reports reader Mai Yui: http://www.toriyamaworld.com/hikago/ "I got into Go because of Hikaru No Go," Mai continues, "although I don't have anywhere to play around here (Warner Robins, Georgia). All I've been able to play is online, and only a few games. But this has definitely increased my interest in the game and I would love for others to share the same interest. I hope this link helps." How to Start a Go Club "I'd be interested in starting a Go Club for kids and adults in my area south of Seattle," writes Tim Spencer. "Any pointers, how-to packets, equipment suppliers, etc?" There is an enormous amount of information, advice, and description of available support for starting a club on the Resources page on the AGA's web site at http://www.usgo.org/ notes AGA Chapter Services Coordinator Bill Cobb. Also check the Go Teaching page. GAME COMMENTARY: Early Invasions Lead to Later Pain "From this game, we should understand one principle: don't invade too early in the beginning of a game," says Guo Juan in today's commented game between "doubt", one of Guo's 1k* (IGS) pupils, and "chuzo", 1d*. "In the end we will suffer very much because we have too many weaknesses." To receive the weekly commented games, please consider joining the AGA at http://gm12.com/r.html?c=142609&r=142356&t=46044451&l=1&d=32009713&u=http://usgo.org&g=0&f=32009715 GO NEWS Lancaster Yang Workshop Set The sixth annual Lancaster Go Workshop with Yilun Yang, 7p has been scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, October 31 - November 3. Once again, the Lancaster Go Clubs have arranged a workshop with Mr. Yang, consisting of game analysis (non-AGA rated games), commentary, and lectures. The workshop will start Thursday morning and go through Sunday afternoon. As the number of participants in the workshop is limited, early registration is recommended. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If the workshop is full, you will be placed on a waiting list. The cost for the full workshop is Adult: $175, Children: $40 If you cannot attend all four days, the workshop fee can be customized for partial attendance. The workshop is limited to 20 people, so get your reservation in early. Make checks payable to Lancaster Go club and send it together with your name, rank, phone number, and email address to: Gordon Fraser, 20505 Anndyke Way, Germantown, MD 20874. gordon@wui.net or 240-498-0235 The playing site is the Continental Hotel in Lancaster PA and there are special room rates for the workshop: call 717-299-0421 Why Do We Play? Why do you play this beautiful, frustrating game? What brought you to the game and what keeps you playing? Tell us in 200 words or less and if we publish the results in the E-Journal we'll give you a $25 gift certificate to a Go vendor. DC-Area Go Activity Update A new monthly Go Demo Night has been scheduled at the Rockville Barnes & Noble (Randolph and Rockville Pike), reports John Goon. The last Friday of the month has been set aside for a Go demo/workshop. "Stop by and support the volunteers who are there," John urges.. Play starts at 7P and lasts two hours. Plans are underway to hold three free monthly workshops at the Chevy Chase Community Center, starting in September. The 3rd Monday of the month is tentatively earmarked for this event. The Center hopes to establish a weekly games presence there as well. For details on weekly DC/MD/VA Go club meetings, visit http://www.erols.com/jgoon/links-go.htm What's happening in your Go neighborhood? Email us at journal@usgo.org and share the wealth! Journal Editor Seeking Japan Go Contacts American Go Journal & E-Journal Editor Chris Garlock will be visiting Japan in mid-November and is seeking Go contacts to show him around Japan's Go scene and historic Go locations (thanks to everyone who's already responded!). Any suggestions or help is much appreciated: please email to journal@usgo.org GO CLASSIFIED Got Go stuff to sell, swap or want to buy? Do it here and reach more than 4,500 Go players worldwide every week at Go Classified! Send to us at journal@usgo,org GO REVIEW: An Introduction to Go; Rules and Strategies for the Ancient Oriental Game By James Davies & Richard Bozulich The Ishi Press, Inc. Tokyo, 1989 Reviewed by Phommasone Christopher Inthiraj This small hand-guide is what started it all for me. Or rather, I should say a small little manga series from Japan is what got me into Go. However, it was this book that really taught me how to play. I enjoyed reading this book very much, and as a beginner, it appealed to me. The greatest thing about this book is that it's geared towards beginners and amateurs alike. It teaches many 'Go'-only terms, as well as giving examples of every rule and aspect of Go. Not only that, it also has several example games that demonstrate these elements as well as a section on the 'you'll probably never see these' special-shape rules. As a beginner, I didn't really need to look at it, but I'm sure it will come in handy later on. Another great thing about this book is the size. It is very small, and fits in pockets, purses, jackets, etc. It's the best pocket-guide Go book I have come across and I used this almost all the time as I was getting down the rules. The book's only drawback is that is does not go very deeply into much of anything. It shows just enough of a rule or aspect to let you know what it is, gives a few examples, and moves on. It makes up for this drawback by putting in a few example games which are quite nice to observe and try out on your own, however. You can learn Go with this book, but do not expect to learn a plethora of different shapes and possible moves. This is a book for beginners and novices, small enough to fit your pocket and carry around for your all-purpose Go needs. I especially recommend it if you need a pocket guide to refer to while on the move. Everyone's A Critic: Why Not You? Send us a 150-word review of a Go book, software or equipment and - upon acceptance -- we'll give you a $25 Go gift certificate. Tell us what you liked - or didn't like - and how it helped (or didn't help) your game. Please be sure to include the book's or software's title, publisher, cost, your name and email address. Choose any book or software you like, from brand-new publications to old stand-bys that you keep going back to. We're also very interested in Go equipment reviews: boards, stones, clocks. GET LISTED & BOOST TURN-OUT! Got an upcoming event? Reach 4,000 readers every week! List your Go event/news In the E-Journal: email details to us at journal@usgo.org Ratings are on the web! Check the website; http://www.usgo.org/ for the full list. GET YOUR TOURNAMENT RATED! 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