Search found 12 matches

by Backpack
Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:55 am
Forum: Professionals
Topic: Honinbo Game 3
Replies: 8
Views: 5253

Re: Honinbo Game 3

I´ve never seen move 8 but it appears to be playable.
by Backpack
Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Professionals
Topic: European Pro Privileges
Replies: 29
Views: 15121

Re: European Pro Privileges

The only European who is a real "qualified" pro is Taranu( and Hans Pietsch, RIP), the others are so called "political" pros who could not pass the exam but were awarded pro status for their efforts/to support european go.
by Backpack
Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: Go Club Discussions
Topic: Long Beach Go club?
Replies: 5
Views: 7583

Re: Long Beach Go club?

Thanks a lot :)
by Backpack
Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:09 am
Forum: Go Club Discussions
Topic: Long Beach Go club?
Replies: 5
Views: 7583

Long Beach Go club?

Hey guys,

my name is Nils, and I´m a 22 yo student from Frankfurt, Germany. I´ll spend 3 weeks of my spring vacation in Long Beach, CA. I´ve never played Go in the US before, so I´d appreciate some help

Thank you!

P.S: I won´t have my own ride, so I sadly will not make it to the LA go club (I´ve ...
by Backpack
Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: Teachers/Club Leaders
Topic: looking for a teacher
Replies: 11
Views: 12407

Re: looking for a teacher

Hey, I could teach you for free, as long as you are willing to practice and apply what I´ve taught you. I´m about KGS 3dan, just pm me if you are interested. My KGS ID is backpack1
by Backpack
Sat Aug 24, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Top 10 websites to buy quality Go equipment?
Replies: 8
Views: 16852

Re: Top 10 websites to buy quality Go equipment?

1) http://kurokigoishi.co.jp/ : a japanese manufacturer with great products and good prices
2) http://gogameguru.com/ : American seller with good products and free worldwide shipping
by Backpack
Sat Aug 24, 2013 1:23 pm
Forum: Amateurs
Topic: Raising past 10k
Replies: 19
Views: 13717

Re: Raising past 10k

Hi mate,
If you want to improve faster, there are 3 things that will help a lot : 1) Do Tsumego (go problems), 2) Play against stronger players (no handicap!) 3) Find someone who can help you to spot your weaknesses & strengths and reviews your games. If you like to I can assist you with point 3 ...
by Backpack
Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:24 pm
Forum: General Go Chat
Topic: WAGC 2013
Replies: 32
Views: 19128

Re: WAGC 2013

Franz Josef Dickhut (6d) for Germany
by Backpack
Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Shipping/GoGameGuru
Replies: 7
Views: 5518

Re: Shipping/GoGameGuru

Thanks for your reply :)
by Backpack
Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:03 am
Forum: Professionals
Topic: 68th Honinbo
Replies: 5
Views: 5063

Re: 68th Honinbo

A few days ago Iyama defended his title in the deciding game against Takao. I hope he `ll win the Grand Slam next year :) !
by Backpack
Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:42 am
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Shipping/GoGameGuru
Replies: 7
Views: 5518

Re: Shipping/GoGameGuru

Thanks for the quick answers, i guess I´ll buy the Goban at GGG.
by Backpack
Mon Jul 22, 2013 3:44 am
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Shipping/GoGameGuru
Replies: 7
Views: 5518

Shipping/GoGameGuru

Hi there,

I´m thinking about purchasing a Goban from gogameguru.com , one of the major reason is that they provide free shipping (which can be quite expensive if you order a Goban from Asia... ).
How long will the shipping take , if the order has to be shipped from Asia to Germany ? I know that it ...