Go takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master
By
Vynce
on February 10, 2007
OK, maybe a little more than a minute, but that's only if you include the super-ko rule.
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A metaphorical minute, I suppose.
'Master' is such a relative term. I've heard that it was said of some Go masters that they would be able to beat God. That would seem to suggest that it might take more than eternity to master.
I'll go with the metaphorical minute. As to 'mastery', I think it's an unattainable goal. The Master of Go by Yasunari Kawabata gives a wonderful insight into the complexities involved.