Go is a game of
strategy. Two players compete in acquiring territory by
placing markers on a smooth wooden board with a simple
grid drawn on it, usually 19 by 19 lines. Each player
seeks to enclose territory with his markers (called
‘stones’), much like partitioning a field with sections
of fencing. Further, each player may capture his
opponent’s markers. The object of the game is to enclose
the most territory, a simple goal the leads to the
elegant and fascinating complexities of go.
