American Go E-Journal
February 16, 2021
2019 Congress in Madison, WI The AGA today announced that the 2021 US e-Go Congress will be held online July 17-24. With the pandemic continuing, the AGA has determined this is the safest for all of its players. The Congress Coordinator…
August 22, 2020
The recent 2020 e-Go Congress was covered by broadcasts on AGA Twitch but if you missed some of the live sessions, the E-Journal has begun posting Congress videos and will release one each Tuesday at 6 PM EDT on the AGA YouTube channel…
August 13, 2020
After a week of online play between nearly one thousand participants, the results are in! This year's 2020 e-Go Congress hosted eight tournaments, plus the Bob High Memorial Song and Poetry Contest. Pandanet AGA City League Tournament…
August 10, 2020
e-Go Congress social hours on Zoom, hosted by Julie Burrall, gave old friends and new a chance to mingle, catch up, and play fun games Nearly one thousand players took part in the AGA's first e-Go Congress from August 1 - 9 across…
August 7, 2020
This year's e-Go Congress is providing hundreds of players with opportunities for competition, fun games, and connection with friends while streaming live on Twitch, proving that even a pandemic can not stop Go players from getting…
August 6, 2020
A vintage Goban is being auctioned online as a fundraiser for the AGF, in lieu of the traditional auction held at the final banquet at the Go Congress. "I've spent the last several months of the quarantine tracking down vintage go…
August 3, 2020
"I'm looking forward to seeing some spirited Go this week," says TD Jon Boley of the start of the e-GoCongress answer to any players missing the Go Congress' beloved Lightning Tournament. With mini-tournaments of three rounds each on…
August 1, 2020
The start of the 2020 e-Go Congress brings a week of exciting tournaments this year. This will end the eighth year of the Pandanet AGA City League. This tournament comes down to the top two teams from the A League: New York City vs Bay…
July 30, 2020
Frank and his daughter Alice promoting go at a local school. Frank Luo has been chosen as the AGF Teacher of the Year. The traditional prize, of a free trip to congress, will have to be delayed until next year but the AGF wanted to…
July 30, 2020
The 2020 e-Go Congress closed registration the evening of July 29, with 941 people from 52 countries officially registered to attend. Congress organizers urge all registrants to fill out the check-in form as soon as possible, and at…
July 28, 2020
With the e-Go Congress starting in just a few days, the organizers have published the final list of Broadcast events and small group lessons with pros and strong amateurs. Small-group sessions with pros and strong amateurs are available…
July 28, 2020
Registration for the 2020 e-Go Congress has continued to be strong, breaking all US Go Congress records. As of this writing, registration is at 772 people overall. However, registration will close on Wednesday, 7/29 at 8pm EDT so…
July 22, 2020
The upcoming e-Go Congress (August 1-9) is proving so popular that one tournament -- Relay Go -- has already reached capacity and another -- the Double-Digit Kyu Tournament -- is expected to do so in the next day or so. In order to…
July 21, 2020
Registration for the e-Go Congress continues to climb, passing 450 registrants on Monday, July 20. "We just hope everyone can actually attend – it's so wonderful to be able to bring a solid week of go events to people during this…
July 16, 2020
Just days after registration opened for the 2020 e-Go Congress , more than 300 have already signed up. In addition to Americans and Canadians, players from 31 other countries have registered. "I'm floored by how this event really seems…
July 13, 2020
You can now register here for the 2020 e-Go Congress, taking place online August 1-9, 2020. Although work continues on the 2020 e-Go Congress website, you can find updated information about the e-Go Congress schedule here . "We are so…
July 8, 2020
The E-Journal team will be covering the upcoming e-Congress in the E-Journal and on our Twitch channel; watch for a program schedule soon. In addition to covering some of the e-Congress events, we want to hear from you, our readers and…
July 4, 2020
Following hard on the heels of the announcement earlier this week ( 2020 e-Go Congress announced ) of the online 2020 e-Go Congress August 1-9, organizers have now released a preliminary schedule of events. "While a few events may still…
June 30, 2020
If you’re disappointed that this year’s US Go Congress has been canceled, mark your calendar for the 2020 e-Go Congress. Scheduled for August 1-9, the e-Go Congress will be held online and includes a weekend "Open" tournament, a…
May 24, 2020
While we all continue to take precautions for the health and safety of ourselves and our communities, the AGA wants to encourage people to continue to play Go and to socialize virtually with other people in the Go community. The AGA is…
April 17, 2020
The 2020 U.S. Go Congress has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The following statement was released on April 17 by the American Go Association Board of Directors: At a Special Board Meeting held on April 15th, the…
March 14, 2020
The following statement has been released by the American Go Association's Board of Directors. "Generally, the AGA considers promoting face-to-face go to be one of it's biggest priorities. As COVID-19 has progressed, however, it has…
February 17, 2020
At the 2019 US Open; photo by Chris Garlock by Steve Colburn During last year's U.S. Go Congress I heard the same question more than a few times. "Why does it take so long to get the tournament I last played in rated?" We're always…
January 13, 2020
Registration is now open for the 36th annual U.S. Go Congress, which will be held August 1-9 at the YMCA camp near Estes Park, CO. Click here for details on registering. The main playing site is Assembly Hall in the center of camp,…
November 15, 2019
U.S. Go Congress organizers would love to thank everyone who has filled out the Congress Survey – nearly 200 responses already. The feedback they've received has been extremely valuable, especially since over half of the responses came…
November 4, 2019
Towards the end of the 2019 US Go Congress, Greg Steltenpohl had the idea to ask volunteers, E-Journal staff, local club members, professionals, long-time attendees, and online go content creators to sign a t-shirt to give to 2019…
October 11, 2019
The broadcasts from the 2019 US Go Congress in Madison, WI have now been published on the Official AGA YouTube channel - check out the playlist to access pro commentaries on the Pandanet-AGA City League Finals and all seven rounds of…
October 9, 2019
The single biggest Go event in North America each year, the U.S. Go Congress draws hundreds of Go players from across the country for a week of events, and attracts thousands of viewers to broadcasts of the top boards. Whether you've…
August 28, 2019
"Can't wait for the next Go Congress?" asks Terri Schurter, founder of the Wings Go Club. "Perhaps you want slow games with people you know. Experience the fun and fellowship of a Congress all year long on KGS. Chat and play with…
August 14, 2019
“During Go Congress, I visited the Chazen Museum of Art at UW and found this Japanese print,” writes Li Ping. “It is a Samurai standing on top of a Go set.” The woodcut is by Katsukawa Shunshô, who was known for “his widely influential…