The history of this ancient game dates back as far as 2000 B.C. Popularized as the Japanese game played by Samurai Warrior to teach military tactics, its actual origins can be traced back to China where it was known as Wei-chi\'l. This deceptively simple-to-learn stone game was a favorite of the aristocracy and spread from China to Korea, and then Japan in the 6th century where it was named l-Go. It\'s popularity blossomed during the 13th century, and has spawned numerous Go organizations with millions of sanctioned players from all levels of society. The board is comprised of a 19 x 19 grid on which players take turns placing black or white stones on the intersections or \"points.\" The object is to capture the most territory by completely surrounding the other players pieces and thus the area they occupy. Once a stone is placed on the board it does not move again unless it is captured and removed. Since this is a game of territory domination and not brute strength, placement of pieces, even those that will be sacrificed and removed is critical to success. And although the basic game can be learned in a few minutes, the strategic and subtle variations of play, which rival that of Chess, can provide a lifetime of enjoyment and learning.