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San Diego Go Club Fall Soiree a “Huge Success”

Thursday October 13, 2016

The San Diego Go Club’s Fall Soiree at the club president’s home, overlooking Mission Bay on October 9 was a “huge2016.10.12_san-diego success,” reports Ted Terpstra, who hosted the event. Over 35 players of all strengths from beginner to 6-dan enjoyed an afternoon of competition and camaraderie. The quarterly event drew college students from UCSD, USI, UCLA as well a bevy of grammar school players from as far away as Pasadena. New players were recruited from the local Korean and Chinese communities. As usual, pizza and drinks were given to the competitors at the end of the day as part of the AGA Rewards program. The star of the day, who beat back all comers, was a new student from UC -Irvine, a Chinese 6-dan, JZ Sheng. After seven hours of intense playing, the crowd slowly diminished as the sun set over the Pacific Ocean.
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Go4Go App Reviewers Wanted

Thursday October 13, 2016

Go4Go.net has released an Android-based app that allows users to access the Go4Go database via their smartphones and 2016.10.13_Go4Go-apptablets and the E-Journal is looking for Android users to test and review the app. Email us at journal@usgo.org if interested (testers get free access). The app’s main features include access to the entire Go4Go database, ability to search the database by date, player, tournament, and follow the latest and popular games. Users can also replay games manually or using the auto-play function.

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“Don’t Have A Cow!” Tournament Results

Wednesday October 12, 2016

The Evanston Go club hosted its third quarterly tournament on Saturday, October 8. Attendance was good at 30 players. 2016.10.12_don't-have-a-cow“We’re so glad we were able to use the Immanuel Lutheran Church again”, said club president and TD Mark Rubenstein. “It’s a great space, with lots of tables and plenty of light. And if you step outside the playing room, you can faintly hear the organist practicing. We will continue to have four tournaments a year; the next one will be in January. If you’re not on our email list, hop on over to our website and click the link to sign up!”

Winners were:
Albert Yen 7d, Daniel Dowell 2d, Richard Solberg 2k, Adrien Wolkowiak 7k, and Daniel Lambert 12k. Kudos to Adrien Wolkowiak and Daniel Lambert for winning 5 of 5 games each. Special thanks to Yellow Mountain Imports for supplying prizes.
The name of this tournament was “Don’t Have A Cow!” because it was on this day in 1871 that the Chicago Fire started. Legend has it that the fire was started by a cow kicking over a lantern in Mrs. O’Leary’s barn.
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Last week for Pandanet AGA City League Registration

Wednesday October 12, 2016

2013.09.29_panda-logoThe registration for the Pandanet AGA City League is open for just one more week. Contact Steve Colburn for more information or to register. If you are registering please read the rules before signing up.

“We are also looking for a new set of video reviewers this year,” Colburn reports. If you are interested please contact him above.

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Myungwan Kim 9P’s Commentary on Samsung Cup Quarters: Lee Sedol 9p vs Tang Weixing 9p

Monday October 10, 2016

In a reprise of the Ing Cup Finals, Lee Sedol 9p took on Tang Weixing 9p in the quarterfinals of the Samsung Cup last week. 2016.10.10_Samsung Cup Quarters-AGA-YouTubeCheck out Myungwan Kim 9p’s commentary on the AGA’s YouTube Channel.

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4-Way Tie at MGA Fall Tourney

Monday October 10, 2016

Ming Li 5D, Dan Schmidt 3K, Graham Higgins 5K and Mark Nahabedian 12K, each with with three wins and one loss, tied 2016.10.09-Dan_Schmidt_vs_Shawn_Ligocki_Ed_Gillis_Graham_Higgins_Fred_Wardwell_Wanda_Mecalf_Mark_Nahabedian_for first place at the Massachusetts Go Association’s Fall Tournament on October 9, topping a field of 18. James Peters directed the Tournament.
– Eva Casey, Tournament Coordinator of the Massachusetts Go Association.
photo: Dan Schmidt vs Shawn Ligocki; Ed Gillis, Graham Higgins, Fred Wardwell, Wanda Mecalf and Mark Nahabedian; photo by Eva Casey
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Chiang Tops Sunflower Happy Cup

Monday October 10, 2016

IMG_099612th-grader Anthony Chiang 6d topped the Ninth Sunflower Happy Cup Youth Go Tournament, with all three wins, on Sep 26 in Cupertino, California. “Forty-three kids from 5 to 17 gathered together on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and played three to five rounds of 13×13 and 19×19 games,” reports Yanping Zhao, who co-organized the event with Wenguang Wang.  Players earned prize tickets after each round, and then used them to exchange various fancy prizes. “It was our way to ensure a really fun experience for every kid,” reports Zhao.  Each participant was also rewarded with a trophy and at the event’s conclusion, all the kids and their parents enjoyed a refreshing ice cream party.  – Report by Wenguang Wang; photo by Yu Hsiu Chiou: A young contestant studies the board earnestly.
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Drawing the Line(s)

Monday October 10, 2016

“Tachi-mori” is the art of drawing lines on high-end go boards using a traditional Japanese sword upon which lacquer has 2016.10.10_Tachi moribeen thinly and evenly applied. Gurujeet Khalsa sent along this video showing the technique. The video is from Kurokigoishiten, which has a fascinating series of videos on making go equipment, including go stones and bowls.

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Student Oza registration closes in one week

Saturday October 8, 2016

The 15th World Students Go Oza Championship is now open for registration. The main tournament will be held in Tokyo from Feb 20 to 24, 2017. An online preliminary round on Pandanet will be held to select the 16 students.  Details here; the entry form can be filled out online.
University/College students under the age of 30 may participate in the preliminary round, including graduate students. The application deadline is Oct 17. Note that students living in China, Korea, Japan and Chinese Taipei may not participate in the online preliminary round.
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Pandanet AGA City League Registration Continues

Thursday October 6, 2016

pandalogo-4885cf7392ac5bc75a68d553b7287b04The fifth year of the Pandanet AGA City League is starting soon. Register your team before October 16th to ensure your team is able to play. Please make sure to read the latest rules for the tournament. Email Steve Colburn to register or re-register your team. Any questions can also be sent to this address.

Are you a strong go streamer? Contact Steve at the email above for an opportunity with the City League during the season.

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