Life In 19x19

So we get a decider! The 2nd game featured a popular modern joseki at top left (and I played in my last tournament game ) which ends with white getting a big corner and black a wall plus ponnuki. I was somewhat surprised Shi then 3-3 invaded at the top right as the resulting top side seemed pretty ...

The way that players learn has changed a lot. Professionals now play online a lot. They also study in groups much more than in the past. And study materials such as game records and problems are very accessible to Asian pros/insei. The end result is that studying is probably a lot more efficient ...

Thanks Dhu - Take your time and good luck at school. If you find the time to finish it eventually, that would be great!

DHu, have you had a chance to finish this translation? I love these kinds of very personal commentaries where context and personal emotion is included in addition to game variations.