American Go Association

49 players competed in the 2026 NGC Lunar New Year Tournament Saturday, celebrating the Year of the Horse! 🧧⚫⚪ Four tied for 1st at the top & youth participation was strong across the field. A festive day where the only battles were on the goban. #GoBaduk #Baduk #Weiqi #NGC

The 2026 North American Pro Qualification Tournament will be held July 1–6 at the Seattle Go Center! ⚫⚪ Eligible players must apply by April 30. Rules and final roster announced in May. Details: bit.ly/47hD3Rc #GoBaduk #Baduk #Weiqi #NAGF

Despite heavy snow, two Go programs in Columbia, MD brought in new players of all ages — from kids at the Howard County Library to seniors at the 50+ Center. ⚫⚪ Stones were flying, and one new player is already joining the local club! bit.ly/4l0uhwD #GoBaduk

After a post-Covid lull, the Western Mass Go Club is seeing in-person participation rebound! They meet every Thursday night at UMass Amherst — beginners and experienced players welcome. ⚫⚪ Read more: bit.ly/4scILMe #GoBaduk #Baduk #Weiqi #WesternMass

The 4th New York State Go Championship returns April 11–12 in Midtown Manhattan! Compete for $1,200 top prize, state titles, and trophies. Open to all ages and levels. Early bird ends March 31. Register now: ny-go.org/manhattan/even… #baduk #GoBaduk #NYGo

Ryo Maeda 6p will host the 11th annual Osaka Go Camp, July 5–18, 2026, offering two weeks of pro instruction, league play, and cultural exchange in Japan. ⚫⚪ Learn more: osakago.com #GoBaduk #weiqi #igo #Osaka

Hawaii Go-Baduk Camps is launching a new international youth Go camp in Honolulu, led by Myungwan Kim 9p and Sidney Kobashigawa 6d. The July 2026 camp aims to connect young players worldwide. ⚫⚪ Learn more: hawaiigocamp.com #GoBaduk #weiqi #igo #YouthGo

Juanshu Lan went undefeated (6–0) to win the 2026 South Central Go Tournament at UT Dallas, leading a strong field of 60 players from across Texas and beyond. ⚫⚪ Full results: bit.ly/4tPeAg1 #GoBaduk #weiqi #igo #TexasGo

The Houston Go Club introduced dozens of festival-goers to Go at the Chinese Community Center’s Lunar New Year Festival, welcoming players of all ages to learn the ancient game. ⚫⚪ Read more: bit.ly/4qWQRrx #baduk #weiqi #igo #Houston #GoBaduk

Thomas Y. Hsiang, a global leader in the game of Go and a major force in building North America’s Go community, has died at age 77. Read his full obituary and legacy here: bit.ly/3ZM2x5g

Curious about Go? 🎯 The American Go Association is hosting a FREE 1-hour online beginner workshop—perfect for first-timers. 📅 Feb 26, 2026 | 🕕 6pm ET | 👥 Limited to 10 👉 bit.ly/3Orhuap

Walk, run, bike, paddle 🚣‍♀️🌿 The 2026 US Go Congress venue at the Boston Marriott Newton sits right on the Charles River’s historic Lakes District—perfect for downtime between rounds. bit.ly/3OdaQV3

Exploring Boston beyond the board 🏙️♟️ From the Charles River to Harvard, MIT, and downtown Boston, the area around the 2026 US Go Congress venue has a lot to offer. bit.ly/3OdaQV3

💥 $100 discount going fast! First 120 hotel-block rooms get $100 off registration for the 2026 U.S. Go Congress (July 25–Aug 1, Boston). Lock it in now: bit.ly/4qafnVu #gocongress #baduk #weiqi

Roving EJ photog Phil Straus sent us this photo from Mexico City.

Dohyup Kim went 6–0 to win the Open at the Second Eternal Cup Southern California Go Championship, one of the strongest U.S. regional fields in recent memory. Section winners crowned across all ranks. ♟️ 🔗 bit.ly/49FTfxA

Registration is now open for the 2026 U.S. Go Congress, July 25–Aug 1 in Boston. Youth discounts, AGF scholarships, and added King rooms at the host hotel—book early. 🔗 bit.ly/4qEwgch

Norio Wada, former International Go Federation prez & founding prez of the Iwamoto North American Go Foundation, died Jan. 9. A pivotal figure in global Go, Wada laid the foundation for lasting support of Go in North America. bit.ly/46698ed

One-point drama decides the title! 🏆 Keny Jin (6d) went undefeated to win the Washington State Go Championship, edging Michael Wanek by a single point in the final round. 📍 Seattle Go Center | Dec. 13–14 🔗 bit.ly/4pQos6A #GoBaduk #Weiqi #AGA #WashingtonGo

📣 Venue announced! The 42nd U.S. Go Congress heads to the Boston Marriott Newton on the Charles River, July 25–Aug 1, 2026. Greenspace, waterfront paths, and quick access to Harvard, MIT & downtown Boston. Discounted rooms available—book early! 👉 bit.ly/4593zLE