I am 63 years old. I play as a 5-dan at go clubs. When I joined PandaNet, I hoped that I would get a little stronger, but it’s just not turning out that way. When I review my games later, I find I’m playing really poor moves. If I noticed during the game, I’d be a stone stronger. Is there any way to ensure that one plays one’s best? And is there any way to cut out one’s outright blunders? Consultation One: Mr Ota Thank you for your question, Mr. Ota. It’s very good that you are reviewing your games. A way to ensure you play your best? If there were a book with that title, I’d buy it immediately. In my case, when I’ve played a game, I first of all review it by myself and try to work out what my bad moves were. Later, I get another professional to review it with me. This helps you to find the moves that you’ve overlooked or that are different from your style. I believe it enables one to find the ‘correct answers’. How about reviewing your games with your friends at a go club? Blunders . . . I made a bad one just the other day. In my case, I’m liable to make blunders when I have taken the lead and my concentration lapses. Watching amateur games, I feel that blunders and careless moves appear most often when the players are playing quickly without thinking. How about focusing on maintaining your concentration right to the end? I hope you keep up your passion for go. Good luck!