American Go E-Journal

Jeff Horn & Miyoko Miyama Leading in Self-Paired Tourney

Friday August 7, 2015

As of Thursday night, 96 games have been reported in the Self Paired Tournament at the US Go Congress. Jeff Horn (right) seems to be making a pretty 2015.08.07_Jeff-Horn-DSC_0051serious run at sweeping a number of the categories, leading in four of the seven categories, while Miyoka Miyama is leading or tied in two. Many other players are only one or two games behind the leaders, reports TD John Hogan.

All game results must be turned in by 12 noon on Saturday.

Current leaders, with the number of games in parentheses are:

Champion (most wins over losses): tie between Steffen Kurz and Miyoko Miyama (4)

Hurricane (greatest number of wins): Jeff Horn (9)

Giant Killer (most wins against dan players by kyu player): Miyoko Miyama (4)

Keith Arnold/Kyu Killer (most wins against kyu players by dan player): Jeff Horn (8)

Dedicated (most games played): Jeff Horn (15)

Sensei (most games against weaker players): Jeff Horn (13)

Philanthropist (most losses): Sasha (David) Orr (9)

photo by Chris Garlock