Using Go to recover cognitive abilities

[Saproxylic]

Saproxylic, if you want we can play a slow correspondence game on OGS — my username there is “trohde”

I am by no means a strong player, though; currently oscillating between 13k and 11k, but we can chat there about our game while we’re playing, if we like. It’s also possible to post move variations in the chat so as to show other options. So, IF you like, just register there and send me a “friend” request, we can negotiate game options there.

Cordially, Tom

Thanks for the offer, I might actually get to that somewhen in early/mid january, once I'm done with most study assignments. I bet it would be nice to get the chance to ask some questions.

I actually found out that an aquiaintance of mine also is learning to play and we had three games on 9x9, and on the first one I lost with only 1 point difference (the other 2 were brutal and I think he grew a bit tired of me making silly mistakes) but that was a nice fresh feeling. He also told me about a cafe where Go players meet on saturday mornings, the only problem being them mostly being single digit kyu and above, but there is something to look forward

[PeterN]

Brutal games are pretty much the norm with huge swings to start with, so try not to get put off by that if you can. As you get more used to it you'll probably either settle towards less fighty style or embrace those huge swings.

I will somewhat belatedly second xed's recommendation of KGS, especially the Beginner's Room, there's usually someone there who's willing to help people out.

And most importantly of all, good luck, welcome to go, and enjoy! (even if that comment is also late )

PeterN