American Go E-Journal

The first Tianfu Cup World Professional Weiqi Championship has requested participation by two North American professionals. The first round will be held September 20-27 in Beijing with a second session from December 20-27 in Tianfu, Sichuan. Airfare, accommodation, and meals will be covered by the event organizers. Prizes start at 30,000 RMB (~4300 USD) for losing the first round. If interested, or for more details, please contact tournaments@usgo.org no later than Sunday, August 12. Depending on the number of responses, there will be a preliminary tournament to select representatives.
– Jeff Shaevel, AGA National Tournament Coordinator