Life In 19x19

Hmm yea you could be right. I remember someone's recent quote that the moves that look absurd come from either weaker or stronger players.

I've been pretty confused lately about how strong "strong" players are. I'm a 2 or 3 kyu on KGS, and recently a 3 dan reviewed a game for me and I was amazed at how much complex strategy was fairly simple to him.

However, sometimes I watch a high level game and the moves seem very poor to me. I ...

After a half year break it took me a few games to get back (including losing to a 9 kyu), before I settled back to my previous 3 kyu. I still didn't feel comfortable playing for a few weeks. It's funny though-- once in while I'll still come across a joseki or life and death pattern that I totally ...

I commented the beginning of the game. I hope my comments aren't too harsh!

You are doing a great job by analyzing your games, and you will surely improve very quickly.

Thanks so much for all of your comments!

I (white) played this game with fwiffo (black), another forum member. We would both appreciate any helpful comments.

Although I think I was doing well until I made a reading mistake that caused me to resign, I was not very happy with the amount of effort it took to make a stable shape in the center ...