Registration is open for the 11th Virginia Open, which features a larger prize pool than ever before with awards and certificates for six divisions (Open Elite, Open, Expert, Proficient, Intermediate and Novice) as well as for top youth and female players. The past three VA Opens have drawn over 200 participants. The tournament will take place on OGS and feature six rounds spread out over four days. All levels may choose to sign up for the Open Elite division, which had an average rating of 7 dan last year. Webcams will be required for top board players in the final two rounds, who will be invited to a Zoom meeting hosted by the TDs. Players from around the world are welcome to participate, and the organizers will provide assistance to reschedule the matches to reasonable times for international players.
The tournament is tentatively scheduled for early April 2022. Interested players can find more details and the registration form here, and any inquiries can be directed to agatd1@gmail.com.
– Edward Zhang of the Capital Go Club
