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.
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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2025 | ![]() | Austin, TX | ![]() | |
2024 | ![]() | Portland, OR | ![]() | |
2023 | ![]() | Kent, OH | ||
2022 | ![]() | Estes Park, CO | ||
2021 | ![]() | Online | ||
2020 | ![]() | Online | ||
2019 | ![]() | Wisconsin | ||
2018 | ![]() | Williamsburg, VA | National Go Center | |
2017 | ![]() | San Diego, CA | San Diego Go Club | |
2016 | ![]() | Boston, MA | ||
2015 | ![]() | St Paul, MN | ||
2014 | ![]() | New York, NY | Gotham Go Group | |
2013 | ![]() | 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] | Mile High Go Association | |
1989 | 5th | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
1988 | 4th | Berkeley, CA | ||
1987 | 3rd | South Hadley, MA | ![]() | |
1986 | 2nd | Seattle, WA | ||
1985 | 1st | Westminster, MD | Greater Washington Go Club |
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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