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AGF Offers Chapters Go Supplies for Learn Go Week

Tuesday August 26, 2014

AGA chapters planning to participate in the upcoming Learn Go Week (September 13-20) can not only take advantage of special deals2014.08.25_wonder-go on go supplies and equipment available to them from the American Go Foundation, but the first 20 clubs to apply will receive up to a $100 subsidy from the AGA towards AGF purchases or other expenses of Learn Go Week events. Email president@usgo.org for questions about the subsidy. Chapters can order up to 90 free copies of The Way To Go, for example, as well as up to 20 copies of The AGA Starter CD. Chapters can also order exclusive supplies at nominal cost from certain sections of the AGF Store, including Teaching EquipmentPromotional MaterialsPrizes, and Go World. “From beginners kits,  to demonstration boards and a whole lot more, we’ve got what you need to make Learn Go Week a success in your community” promises AGF President Terry Benson.
photo: Wonder Go, a set designed especially for younger learners that features hollow stones that you can fill with prizes like candy, stickers, and small toys.
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Still Time to Register for Next American Yunguseng Dojang Session

Sunday August 24, 2014

The next session of In-seong Hwang 7D’s online go school starts next week but there’s still time to sign up for the American Yunguseng 2014.08.24_hwang_in-seong_cropDojang. A well-known top player in Europe, Hwang Inseong 7D has participated in major European tournaments since 2005 and is currently the top-rated player in the European Go Ratings. He trained at the Korean Yunguseng Academy, studied Go in Myong-ji University and worked for a baduk TV channel as commentator. The program consists of interactive online lectures, student league-play and game reviews on KGS. Students have access to all past lectures and reviews, including those from the European sister-school, as well as “personal go reports” to help students assess the progress they are making and the areas which need most work. “Great teacher, great sense of humor, and a penchant for understanding how people think,” says one student. “I feel myself getting stronger every day.” Click here for details on the program, schedule and pricing.

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BadukTV Releases New Translation of Chinese Classic Book

Thursday August 14, 2014

BadukTV has just released a brand-new translation of a classic Chinese life and death book by Cho Hyeyeon 9P. The Xuánxuán Qíjīng, also known as “Gateway to All Marvels” is a classic, Chinese problem collection originally published in 1349 by Yan Defu and Yan Tianzhang, according to Sensei’s Library. It traditionally consists of 347 problems; and is one of the most influential problem collections in go history. In Japan, it is known as the Gengen Gokyo. Many editions and versions of the book have appeared since its first printing, sometimes varying in number of problems, problem order, solutions, ‘revised’ problems, and so on. This translation by Cho Hyeyeon 9P is titled “The Profound and Mysterious.” Cho says that “Above all else, classics are the spiritual heritage of the human race and we can encounter the fountain of wisdom by leafing through the pages.” In addition to being a classic text, “it also contains profundities upon the Baduk board, particularly all kinds of marvelous strategic moves,” says Cho. “Every single exercise has its own Chinese historical background, and the deep stories are encapsulated by the subtitle of each exercise. The modern readers will be fascinated by the intellectual legacy, and I feel deeply honored to be the translator of the greatest masterpiece.” For more details and a 25% discount, email clossius.shawnray@gmail.com.

 

 

 

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AGA Game Database Test Version Online

Tuesday August 12, 2014

A beta version of the American Go Association Game Database (AGAGD) is available for testing and review this week. The AGAGD includes every game record in the AGA database, more than 130,000 since 1991. You can search by player or tournament. Player info includes complete tournament history, who you’ve played over time, and detailed info about your rating with a history graph of your progress; the blue line is your rating, the light blue on either side is your sigma (or variance in your rating). Tournament info includes wall charts and complete round-by-round results. Comments and suggestions are welcome: email them to journal@usgo.org

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Follow Us on Twitter & Facebook

Thursday August 7, 2014

Now you can catch breaking go news by following us on Twitter @theaga and Facebook at American Go Association. This will be especially handy during the upcoming US Go Congress  – which starts this Saturday, August 9 — when we’ll be posting ongoing real-time updates, including latest US Open and other Congress tournament results.

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IGF Launches Facebook Page

Tuesday August 5, 2014

The International Go Federation has launched a Facebook page and is urging go players worldwide to check it out and “like” the page. Recent posts include photos and updates from the European Go Congress in Sibiu, Romania as well as promoting the upcoming US Go Congress, which starts this Saturday in New York City.

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Correction: Updated Go Clubs Online Contact Info

Sunday July 20, 2014

The email contact for Robert Cordingley in Go Clubs Online Offering Free Memberships to Celebrate AGA Pairings Software Certification (6/19 EJ) was incorrect; the  correct email address is rjcord1@gmail.com.

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Go Clubs Online Offering Free Memberships to Celebrate AGA Pairings Software Certification

Saturday July 19, 2014

GoClubsOnline (GCOL) is offering six unlimited club memberships to celebrate GCOL’s status as the first pairings software to be certified as AGA compliant. To qualify, go clubs must be holding — or plan to hold — tournaments in the near future, says GCOL’s Robert Cordingley. The memberships will be free for the first six months. Visit GCOL’s Overview web page to learn more about their comprehensive web-based system, including membership management, on-line tournament registration and check-in capabilities. Contact Cordingley at rjcord1@gmail.com to apply or for more information.  “When applying, please include some details about the club and tournament plan,” adds Cordingley.

The AGA is seeking volunteers to help develop and implement a regular process for pairings certification to expand beyond this first certification. Any interested players or programmers should contact Tournament Coordinator Karoline Burrall Li at karoline.burrall@usgo.org.

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Half-Price Go Book Sale at Yutopian

Friday June 27, 2014

Yutopian is offering a half-price sale on dozens of go books. Through July 31, the Go Books Summer Sale offers the second book half off of the original price when you buy one at the original price. You must call or email to get the deal, though: 1-800-988-6463 or info@yutopian.com

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Half Off on Go Seigen Books at Slate & Shell

Thursday June 26, 2014

Slate & Shell is having a half-price sale on all four of John Fairbairn’s books on Go Seigen to commemorate the master’s 100th birthday. There are four of them: Kamakura, 9 Dan Showdown, Final Summit, and Old Fuseki vs New Fuseki. “They make for a rather complete biography of Go and contain commentaries on many of his most famous games,” says S&S’ Bill Cobb. Get all four (the Go Seigen Birthday Pack) for $45.00, and they can also be bought individually.

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