Hello, Ms. Nakajima. On weekdays I play on PandaNet, at weekends I go to go clubs, and on Sunday I watch the NHK games. I really enjoy go, but as I grow older my memory gets worse, and I feel that my go has declined. I’m worried that if things go on like this I won’t be able to play go anymore. Do you have any advice for older players like myself as to what to do on a daily basis? I would be grateful for any help you can give me. Consultation One: Mr.Ota Hello, Mr. Ota. I can get a vivid picture from your question of just how keen a go player you are. You seem to be worried about your memory, but different positions come up in our games every day, and there are no absolute moves, so I think that the moves you think of on the spur of the moment are more important than memorized moves. Moreover, someone who is studying every day as you do is bound to progress, so you shouldn’t worry. If you are really worried about your memory, I advise doing life-and-death problems. This develops your ability to read ahead. I hope you continue to enjoy go!