Hello. Although I am often seen under the name Javaness online, I have a real name too, Ian Davis. Although I live in France, I am originally from Northern Ireland. I learnt to play whilst at Durham University, gave up for about 3 years, then restarted while working at Cambridge University. When I lived in Belfast I was quite active there, and helped form a club, teach beginners, run tournaments, etc. I also did a lot of work for the Irish Go Association, and actually I still do as I captain their team. I like to discuss Go, and hope that this forum's english speaking section can help introduce people to the culture and opportunities for Go here in France. Actually, you may have noticed that I am a moderator here now, but I hope that won't involve any work. 
My playing career is quite mediocre. 3 times Irish Champion, 25th in the KPMC (thanks to the draw), beat a 5d once.
I don't just play the game because it's addictive, I find it very aesthetic.
Favourite player: Farid Ben-Malek
My playing career is quite mediocre. 3 times Irish Champion, 25th in the KPMC (thanks to the draw), beat a 5d once.
I don't just play the game because it's addictive, I find it very aesthetic.Favourite player: Farid Ben-Malek
). Maybe the future of go in France will be comforted when we will know better French players (to have a kind of model to identify with). Do you have the same problem in the English community ?
