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AGA-rated monthly Go circuit (Jan–Nov) with Youth (U18) and Adult (18+) tracks. Points use a Best-5 leaderboard; Top-4 per division reach December Grand Finals. Prizes $800+ (scaled by sponsors). Select finals livestreamed with professional commentary. Monthly prizes are awarded in both circuits.

Do you have a friend, family member, or coworker who’s always wanted to learn Go but didn’t know where to start? This is a great opportunity to introduce them.

The American Go Association is excited to offer an online 1-hour beginner Go workshop led by Milan Mladenovic, American Go Foundation Teacher of the Year. The workshop is designed specifically for complete beginners.

During the zoom session, students will learn the basics of the game and be guided into playing their very first Go game. Class size is limited to 10 participants, ensuring a welcoming, small-group experience.

Join us for the 2026 Spring Gotham Go Tournament!
• 4 rounds (AGA rated)
• Fischer time control (30 min+10 sec)
• Cash prizes in all sections
• $1000 top prize
• Special raffle prizes and goodies for all
• Legendary Gotham Go hospitality
• Youth discount (18 & under)
• Players of all experience welcome
• Limited to 100 players

Do you have a friend, family member, or coworker who’s always wanted to learn Go but didn’t know where to start? This is a great opportunity to introduce them.

The American Go Association is excited to offer an online 1-hour beginner Go workshop led by Milan Mladenovic, American Go Foundation Teacher of the Year. The workshop is designed specifically for complete beginners.

During the zoom session, students will learn the basics of the game and be guided into playing their very first Go game. Class size is limited to 10 participants, ensuring a welcoming, small-group experience.

The 15th Annual San Diego Go Championship is hosted by the San Diego Go Club. This registration is for the Open Section, which is for 3dan+ strong players, and anyone can win the City Champion title regardless of residency. (A single day 3-round Handicap section is listed as a separate tournament in GoClubs.org. If you plan to play in the handicap section please register for that event instead.) This 5 round Open Section will be played over 2 days (Saturday & Sunday) and complimentary breakfast & lunch will be provided for Open Players on both days. GO PROFESSIONAL ELIGIBILITY Go professionals are allowed to play in the Open, and are eligible for the Overall Tournament Winner prize pool. Go Professionals can also win the San Diego City Champion Title, and have their name added to the perpetual plaque of Champions! OPEN SECTION ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS The Open Section is Limited to 20 seats this year. (4/18/2026 Update: Ten players have registered! 10 spots left for the Open!) Should the Open Section fill up, the TD will prioritize players based on rank. To participate in the Open Section you must be 3 Dan or higher. Additionally, all players in the Open Section are required to be present for all their scheduled matches, and anyone that doesn‘t show up for their scheduled matches after 20 mins will be counted as a Loss + Time Forfeit (unless it is a Family/Medical Emergency!) These are important matches not just for other players that travel great distances to compete at this event, but also our online go community at large that are looking forward for matches to start on time This is an AGA affiliated event: Players must have current AGA membership to participate, and have agreed to have acknowledged and read the AGA Code of Conduct which can be found here: https://usgo.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=454497&module_id=721062 For more info & to register visit: https://app.baduk.club/r/sdgc2026 Deadline to Register: Monday, May 11th 2026

Event Overview (Sat. May 23rd) This Auxillary 13x13 Beginners tournament is hosted by the San Diego Go Club. This 5-round tournament is intended for beginners 30 kyu to 20 kyu, and is FREE ENTRY*, so they can get the experience of playing in a tournament go with no time limits. Both Youth and Adults can participate in this event. The Beginner Section is Limited to 10 seats this year! (More experienced players may register in either the Open Section, or Handicap Section.) All registered players have access to a complimentary breakfast in the morning & a catered Rubio‘s lunch will be provided! Players will be able to make their own two taco plate (Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp) and is served along with rice, beans, chips, salsas, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, and soda! Opportunites for seconds will also be available once everyone has been fed! Each Registered Beginner Youth Attendee (age 22 and under) includes one FREE Spectator Meal Ticket as an appreciation for Parents/Legal Guardians/Loved ones‘ efforts in supporting players to attend Go tournaments! Additonal Spectators can purchase a Meal Ticket for $15 each day (or $30 for both days). We will also have a variety of board games for players & families to enjoyand relax in between rounds! The top board in the Open Section, which consists of the best players at the tournament, will also be livestreamed with entertaining & helpful commentary for players & families to watch in between rounds as well. All top board games will be livestreamed on the BadukClub‘s Twitch Channel. American Go Association Membership *Please Note: American Go Association (AGA) Membership is required to participate in AGA affiliated tournaments and can be purchased here. Use our Club‘s Coupon Code for 50% off your first year: NEWSDGC For more information and to Register, visit: https://app.baduk.club/r/sdgc2026beginners

For the fourth year in a row, the 2026 Chicago Open returns to the Evanston Holiday Inn for the Memorial Day weekend classic on May 23-24, 2026! With seven AGA-rated games over two days, this event offers the most intense Go experience in a weekend for players of all levels.  Register here to join the largest weekend Go tournament in the U.S.: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK4ebXsMpgkzuEALfCFqREKblkZMix5aquWc12dRVW_B9amg/viewform?pli=1 A New Chapter: NextMove Foundation In an exciting shift, the Chicago Open and Rapid will now be hosted by our nonprofit NextMove Foundation in partnership with Evanston Go Club. Recently established as an Illinois nonprofit, our new organization is dedicated to promoting Go in the Midwest and beyond. Keep an eye out for more details.  Venue Like previous years, we partnered with Evanston Holiday Inn to offer discounted accommodations and parking for all tournament participants. Meals Players can order lunch and dinner with us. Lunch on both days will be provided by Tealicious Bubble Tea, consisting of a bento and a drink. Dinner will be a Mediterranean buffet. Both lunch and dinner are vegetarian-friendly. Early Bird Registration Fee ($10 off until May 3rd) • Open Division (5D+): $85 • Main (18K-4D): $65 • Youth Beginner Section: Free! (Saturday only) Discounts (stackable) • Groups of 5+: $5 off • Return players from 2025 Chicago Open or Rapid or 2026 Midwest Open: $5 off • Youth players (under 18): $5 off For more details, visit our Baduk Club page (https://baduk.club/calendar/260523), and news page (https://baduk.news/p/evanston-go-club) to stay tuned for updates. Thanks to our sponsors Downtown Evanston, Baduk Club, Go Magic, OGS, and Yellow Mountain Imports for making this event possible.  Additionally, we would like to thank Matthew Harwit, founder of PlayGo.gg, for his generous support. We encourage readers to check out PlayGo.gg, a new platform for playing and learning Go.

Baltimore Maryland, 5 rounds May 23 and May 24 Prizes in all sections, $1500 guaranteed prize fund in open section. For details and to register, go to baltimoregoclub.org.

The Silicon Valley Go Club is hosting this event:
3 Rounds, AGA rated, Fischer time (30 minutes 15 sec)
$20 general admission, $15 if under 18
Walkins welcome for a $5 fee
AGA membership required
Contact: siliconvalleygoclub@gmail.com

The 15th Annual San Diego Go Championship is hosted by the San Diego Go Club. This registration is for the Open Section, which is for 3dan+ strong players, and anyone can win the City Champion title regardless of residency. (A single day 3-round Handicap section is listed as a separate tournament in GoClubs.org. If you plan to play in the handicap section please register for that event instead.) This 5 round Open Section will be played over 2 days (Saturday & Sunday) and complimentary breakfast & lunch will be provided for Open Players on both days. GO PROFESSIONAL ELIGIBILITY Go professionals are allowed to play in the Open, and are eligible for the Overall Tournament Winner prize pool. Go Professionals can also win the San Diego City Champion Title, and have their name added to the perpetual plaque of Champions! OPEN SECTION ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS The Open Section is Limited to 20 seats this year. (4/18/2026 Update: Ten players have registered! 10 spots left for the Open!) Should the Open Section fill up, the TD will prioritize players based on rank. To participate in the Open Section you must be 3 Dan or higher. Additionally, all players in the Open Section are required to be present for all their scheduled matches, and anyone that doesn‘t show up for their scheduled matches after 20 mins will be counted as a Loss + Time Forfeit (unless it is a Family/Medical Emergency!) These are important matches not just for other players that travel great distances to compete at this event, but also our online go community at large that are looking forward for matches to start on time This is an AGA affiliated event: Players must have current AGA membership to participate, and have agreed to have acknowledged and read the AGA Code of Conduct which can be found here: https://usgo.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=454497&module_id=721062 For more info & to register visit: https://app.baduk.club/r/sdgc2026 Deadline to Register: Monday, May 11th 2026

For the fourth year in a row, the 2026 Chicago Open returns to the Evanston Holiday Inn for the Memorial Day weekend classic on May 23-24, 2026! With seven AGA-rated games over two days, this event offers the most intense Go experience in a weekend for players of all levels.  Register here to join the largest weekend Go tournament in the U.S.: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK4ebXsMpgkzuEALfCFqREKblkZMix5aquWc12dRVW_B9amg/viewform?pli=1 A New Chapter: NextMove Foundation In an exciting shift, the Chicago Open and Rapid will now be hosted by our nonprofit NextMove Foundation in partnership with Evanston Go Club. Recently established as an Illinois nonprofit, our new organization is dedicated to promoting Go in the Midwest and beyond. Keep an eye out for more details.  Venue Like previous years, we partnered with Evanston Holiday Inn to offer discounted accommodations and parking for all tournament participants. Meals Players can order lunch and dinner with us. Lunch on both days will be provided by Tealicious Bubble Tea, consisting of a bento and a drink. Dinner will be a Mediterranean buffet. Both lunch and dinner are vegetarian-friendly. Early Bird Registration Fee ($10 off until May 3rd) • Open Division (5D+): $85 • Main (18K-4D): $65 • Youth Beginner Section: Free! (Saturday only) Discounts (stackable) • Groups of 5+: $5 off • Return players from 2025 Chicago Open or Rapid or 2026 Midwest Open: $5 off • Youth players (under 18): $5 off For more details, visit our Baduk Club page (https://baduk.club/calendar/260523), and news page (https://baduk.news/p/evanston-go-club) to stay tuned for updates. Thanks to our sponsors Downtown Evanston, Baduk Club, Go Magic, OGS, and Yellow Mountain Imports for making this event possible.  Additionally, we would like to thank Matthew Harwit, founder of PlayGo.gg, for his generous support. We encourage readers to check out PlayGo.gg, a new platform for playing and learning Go.

The 15th Annual San Diego Go Championship is hosted by the San Diego Go Club. This registration is for the Handicap Section, which is intended for players of varying skills. This 3 round Handicap Section will be played over one day (Sunday) and a complimentary breakfast & lunch will be provided for registered players. (A two day 5-round Open section is listed as a separate tournament on Baduk Club‘s Tenjin platform. If you plan to play in the Open section instead please register for that event here: https://app.baduk.club/r/sdgc2026) For the Handicap Section, we will have three sections dedicated to a range of skill levels (19kyu-10kyu, 9kyu- 2kyu, 1kyu-1Dan+) Players must register by 11:59 pm Friday, May 11, 2026 to play in first round. The first 25 attendees to register overall will receive a blue ticket for priority line up for lunch on the day of the event! (4/18/26 Update: 15 blue tickets have been claimed and there are only 10 blue tickets left!) Players must have current AGA membership, and will have agreed to have acknowledged and read the AGA Code of Conduct which can be found here: https://usgo.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=454497&module_id=721062 For more information & to register please visit: https://www.goclubs.org Tournament Director‘s email: enrique.jrgarcia711@gmail.com

Baltimore Maryland, 5 rounds May 23 and May 24 Prizes in all sections, $1500 guaranteed prize fund in open section. For details and to register, go to baltimoregoclub.org.

Tournament is co-hosted by New Legacy Cultural Center Go Club, Massachusetts Go Association and Lexington Community Education Feel free to contact us at (781) 325-8442 or goclub@nlcc-ma.com for any questions. Under 12 and 12-18 sections. This is an AGA-rated Tournament so that AGA membership is required for all players.