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The Captain
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A strong amateur from Vancouver, Canada. Plays as a 5d on KGS and generally draws a lot of spectators due to his spectacular style of play, always trying to surround and kill large dragons. Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Does the Captain ever do anything other than play go? A: Yes, he actually has a job in real life. :) Q: Does this job involve sailing around the world? A: Actually, no, it doesn't. Q: Is that picture really of the Captain? A: No, it's Errol Flynn. Q: How long has the Captain been playing go? A: 33 years. -- mgoetze cubyrop: It should be made mention of that because of his distinctive and fearless style, TheCaptain is one of the more influential players on KGS, with many erstwhile power-seekers emulating his brand of play, to varying degrees of success.
Also, Cap'n has mentioned that he has recently tamed his style a bit, and this change can be seen in his recent games. For great fun, check out mgoetze: Indeed, I was quite surprised when I first saw the capt'n opening with hoshi and komoku, but it seems to happen rather often these days. We'll see whether he decides to stick with it in the long term. ;) This is a copy of the living page "The Captain" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |