US Go Congress
The US Go Congress is the largest Go event in the United States. It happens once a year and spans one week. Events include several major tournaments and championships, as well as lectures and simultaneous games from many visiting professionals.
The 2013 Go Congress will be in Tacoma WA (30 miles S of Seattle) from August 3 to 11, 2013.
Events
- US Open - the largest annual Go tournament in the US
- The North American Ing Masters Tournament - 16 of the strongest amateur and professional players in North America
- The Redmond Cup selects for World Youth Go Championship
- Pro lectures, simuls
- Vendor area
Congresses
Year | Edition | Location | Sponsoring Club |
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2013 | 29th | Tacoma, WA | Seattle Go and ![]() |
2012 | ![]() | Black Mountain, NC | ![]() |
2011 | ![]() | Santa Barbara, CA | Southern California Go Association |
2010 | ![]() | Colorado Springs, CO | ![]() |
2009 | ![]() | Washington DC | ![]() |
2008 | 24th | Portland, OR | Portland Go Club |
2007 | ![]() | Lancaster, PA | Penn Go Society |
2006 | ![]() | Black Mountain, NC | ![]() |
2005 | 21st | Tacoma, WA | ![]() ![]() |
2004 | 20th | Rochester, NY | Empty Sky Go Club |
2003 | 19th | Houston, TX | Houston Go Club |
2002 | 18th | Chicago, IL | |
2001 | 17th | York, PA | Baltimore Go Club |
2000 | 16th | Denver, CO | |
1999 | 15th | San Francisco, CA | |
1998 | 14th | Santa Fe, NM | |
1997 | 13th | Lancaster, PA | |
1996 | 12th | Cleveland, OH | |
1995 | 11th | Seattle, WA | |
1994 | 10th | Washington, D.C.[rgg] | |
1993 | 9th | South Hadley, MA[rgg] | ![]() |
1992 | 8th | Salem, OR[rgg] | |
1991 | 7th | Rochester, NY[rgg] | Empty Sky Go Club |
1990 | 6th | Lorreto Heights, CO[rgg] | |
1989 | 5th | New Brunswick, NJ | |
1988 | 4th | Berkeley, CA | |
1987 | 3rd | South Hadley, MA | ![]() |
1986 | 2nd | Seattle, WA | |
1985 | 1st | Westminster, MD |
Kerwin's Congress Prep Guide
James Kerwin's 9-part series in 2006 AGA E-Journal
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Get Started Now!
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Stamina Counts
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Positional Judgment
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Putting Time on Your Side
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The High Value of Game Commentaries
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Time Management & The Kids Are Alright
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3-Week Countdown
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The First-Timers Handbook
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Just Play
Phelan: Great stuff! Even if this is mostly US Congress specific, I think it could also be used for other congresses and large tournaments. :)
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