I'm Thaddeus Olczyk.
I first learned GO from Edward Lasker's book in 1977. For about five years I had no one to play with. I didn't even have a legitimate goban. Instead I used some Bingo markers for stones, and a grid drawn on cardboard.
While in college I met some people who formed the UIC GO club. I was a member from 1982 till about 1989, where I became a (relatively) strong player. As my graduate work heated up I had to drop it as a regular activity. I did had a few occasions to play since and have taken every one.
Now I return to GO to sharpen my mind. My play is erratic due to the long time off, but shows minor spots of brilliance and major stupidity, in a sea of averageness. Hopefully soon the rust will be all gone.
Sayings
I don't want to kill everything. I just want my opponent to struggle making everything live.
November 24, 2004
Am no longer a ko virgin.
A boring game but interesting pattern
November 28, 2004 A better teaching game
Dec 12, 2004 Creating a new page. Thad's games to learn from
Dec 29, 2004 Had a problem with a steady network connection. So I must go back and clean up some things. In particular my first game.
Then I want to form the Dead Kishi Society. A room on KGS. I would like the room ( symboplically ) to start up at 8pm Chicago time ( 3am GMT ).
I would also like to recommend to people Clox2000.
Dec 30, 2004 Encoutered new player moon4d on KGS.