Sensei's Library

It was a really vibrant place for a while, and is still the first place I go when I want to look something up that's Go-related, but it's pretty static at this point. I'm glad that it's still maintained; a lot of resources like that tend to wither and die once their usage starts to fade.

Sadly these days there are not so many players on western servers in the higher ranks. But I like the software the most. It's made by one of the github founders I believe.

It was pretty addictive. I didn't have a natural ability for reading, but could make some progress by leaning joseki and reading books. The amount of practice required to progress further than this can become substantial, modulo natural talent.

It's funny how when playing someone who really knows how to read, they can break all the "established rules" and make you look silly by simply out fighting you, if you aren't as strong.

The only people who were supportive or seemed interested in my playing Go were already Go players. Players I met online and in real life were very friendly.

Friends and family in my social circle were not supportive of this choice, though. They seemed to think it odd and probably introverted, like someone loosing themselves in chess, so I stopped playing.

I have one Go book of famous games played in Shoguns’ palaces, way back when....

Go is a beautiful game that I have enjoyed since I was u years old.