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Trezker · 03-01-2009, 07:44 AM

If you find Chess doesn't get you excited, I recommend trying Go.
It has much simpler rules, but also vastly greater depth than Chess.

It also has a ton of proverbs that work both in life and Go.
Sensei's Library: Go Proverbs

"Check escape routes first"
"A rich man should not pick quarrels"
"Greed for the win takes the win away"
"Give your opponent what he wants"
"Strengthening your own weak group makes your opponent's weaker"
"Lose Your First 50 Games as Quickly as Possible"

And finally a really good one.
"When in doubt, tenuki"
Tenuki means to play elsewhere. This means taking initiative, it is worth a lot and you don't risk making a bad move.

03-01-2009, 07:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Trezker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 962	If you find Chess doesn't get you excited, I recommend trying Go. It has much simpler rules, but also vastly greater depth than Chess. It also has a ton of proverbs that work both in life and Go. Sensei's Library: Go Proverbs "Check escape routes first" "A rich man should not pick quarrels" "Greed for the win takes the win away" "Give your opponent what he wants" "Strengthening your own weak group makes your opponent's weaker" "Lose Your First 50 Games as Quickly as Possible" And finally a really good one. "When in doubt, tenuki" Tenuki means to play elsewhere. This means taking initiative, it is worth a lot and you don't risk making a bad move.