Evanston, Illinois - February 1, 2024: The Evanston Go Club announces the 2024 Chicago Open on Memorial Day Weekend May 25-26 at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston. The event features seven rounds over two days, complete with prizes, lectures and a dinner party. All games are AGA-rated. See our website here. Event Highlights Cultural Hub: The Evanston Go Club’s previous events, the 2023 Chicago Open and 2023 Chicago Rapid drew over 100 players from across 15 states. Both events broke records as the largest-ever Midwest Go tournament. Prizes: All top finishers of each division receive medals and prizes. Exciting news on our sponsors and cash prizes will be announced in the coming months. Youth Tournament: Beginner youth players are welcome to join the free 9-by-9 tournament with fun prizes. Food: Lunch on both days will be a Taiwanese bento box with a drink provided by Tealicious Bubble Tea. Dinner will be a Mediterranean buffet catered by Pita Inn. Both vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Lecture Hour: Take advantage of our NEW Sunday lecture hour to recuperate, review games and learn from strong players. Discounts: Groups of 5 or more can enjoy a $5 discount per person off the registration fee. Youth under 18 (or current high schoolers) are eligible for a $10 discount. Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston is offering discounted accommodations and parking for all tournament participants. Book here to purchase a discounted room. Register early to claim the $10 early bird discount. Regular registration fee pricing for both days is $85 for the Open division and $70 for the Main division. For more details, please visit the Registration Form. Stay updated on the American Go E-Journal and Baduk News. Join us in the biggest event of the year to connect with friends over the board. Organizing Team Xinming Guo - Youth CoordinatorXinming Guo, a long-time youth Go promoter, has led initiatives such as founding the Go and Math Academy in 2012. Mark Rubenstein - Evanston Go Club President: Mark Rubenstein imparts his leadership background as the Co-founder and President of the Midwest’s largest Go club since 1996. Jamie Tang - Outreach Director:Jamie Tang is the high school recipient of the 2023 American Go Foundation College Scholarship. Cheuk To Tsui - Tournament Director:Cheuk To Tsui, a member of the Evanston Go Club, served as our 2023 Chicago Open and 2023 Chicago Rapid Tournament Director. Albert Yen - Organizing Director: Albert Yen, one of North America’s strongest players, leads our tournaments’ mission to engage with the Go community. About Evanston Go Club The Evanston Go Club, co-founded by Mark Rubenstein and David Whiteside in 1996, is the Midwest's largest American Go Association chapter. Our mission is to provide a place open to the public for people to play, learn or just watch the game of Go. Visit our website here.
