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2022 Chicago Open

May 14th, 2022 • 8:30am - 6:30pm

Evanston IL

RSVP

Please join us for the first Chicago Open Tournament, hosted by Evanston Go Club!

Three tournaments, separated by AGA ranking, including a free Youth tournament!
(No AGA membership required for youth tournament)

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WHERE

Immanuel Lutheran Church
616 Lake St.
Evanston, Illinois 60201

Show Map
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Prizes


Main

1st and 2nd place in each section of the Main Tournament will receive medals and a prize

Open

1st Place in the Open Tournament will receive the Chicago Open Trophy and a cash prize

2nd Place will receive a medal and a cash prize

All players with at least a 4-1 record in the Open Tournament will also receive prizes

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Sections


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Main (25 kyu - 4 Dan)

— Self-paired tournament
— Standard handicap
— 40m Main Time + 5x30s Byo Yomi
— Four divisions: Dan, High Kyu, Mid Kyu, Low Kyu
— AGA Membership required

Open (5 Dan and above)

— 5-round Swiss tournament, McMahon pairing
— No handicap
— 20m Main Time + 5x30s Byo Yomi
— AGA Membership required

Youth

— Free tournament for youngsters
— 9x9 or smaller boards
— No registration or AGA membership required
— Free

Buy your ticket today and save!

- Please indicate with section you want to play in when you register

- Players who register before 4/30 will get a commemorative name tag

- Please indicate if you want something other than your full name

"It's so much fun to get a chance to play serious go with people in-person. You get a lot out of it."

Mark
4 kyu

Main

$25 $30 after 4/30 25 Kyu - 4 Dan
  • Entry to Main tournament
  • Eligibility to win prizes
  • All games recorded & ranked
  • AGA membership required!
  • Give name as a note in payment form
  • Select payment to "friends & family"
Purchase Ticket

Open

$35 $40 after 4/30 5 Dan & Above
  • Entry to Open tournament
  • Eligibility to win prizes
  • All games recorded & ranked
  • AGA membership required!
  • Give name as a note in payment form
  • Select payment to "friends & family"
Purchase Ticket


To pay by check, please send payment and above indicated info to:
Mark Rubenstein
917 Maple Ave
Evanston, IL 60202

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Schedule

Open

8:30-9:30 | Check in
9:30-11 | Round 1
11-12:30 | Round 2
12:30-1:30 | Lunch
1:30-3 | Round 3
3-4:30 | Round 4
4:30-4:45 | Break
4:45-6:15 | Round 5
6:30-7 | Awards ceremony


Main

8:30-9:30 | Check in
9:30 – 6:30 | Self-paired tournament play
6:30 | Awards ceremony

Covid Policy

All Players and non-players must be fully vaccinated and show their vaccination card or photo for entry.

Masks are not required.

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