Uberdude wrote:A traditionally-sized 19x19 board has 42 squares on it, which is the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
Oh, absolutely!
In addition, I-ching says that the Go Board emulates the universe and its movement replicates the cycle of life. "Tengen" is the dome in the sky, the four corners are the four seasons. Each intersection is a day in the solar cycle. The Board is square, signifying the heaven; the stones are round, signifying the continuity of life...
Well, I-ching missed one thing: there are actually 365+ days in a year, not 361. The difference is just about a little over 4... So, there is the genius of 4.5 komi! It actually corrects I-ching!!
Now you know Go is really profound.
