Go is an ancient board game which takes simple elements -- line and circle, Black and White, stone and wood - and combines them with simple rules, generating subtleties which have enthralled players for millennia.
Beyond being merely a game, Go can take on other meanings for enthusiasts: it can be an analogy for life, an intense meditation, a mirror of one's personality, an exercise in abstract reasoning, or, when played well, a beautiful art in which Black and White stones dance across the board in a delicate balance. But most important for all who play, Go is challenging and fun.
At the first meeting of the new semester, Hideo Iijima, former vice-president of the Japanese High Schools Go Federation, visited the University Go Club and shared his experience and knowledge with the members there. Meeting with Iijima, who is classified as a 6-dan professional by the Nihon Ki-in (Japanese Go Federation), was a rewarding opportunity for everyone interested in the game of Go.
The next meeting of the Bilkent Go Club will be held on Thursday, March 14 in room Z-24 in the Student Union Building at 5:45 p.m. Do not hesitate to join us even if you have never heard of Go before.