Evanston, Illinois - May 2, 2024: The Evanston Go Club proudly presents the 2024 Chicago Open, slated for Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-26, at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston. As one of the largest Go events in the nation, the Chicago Open welcomes players of all levels for a weekend of competition and learning opportunities. With our previous 2023 Chicago Rapid attracting 123 players from across 15 states, we organize the country’s largest tournaments, second only to the U.S. Go Congress. The Evanston Go Club is excited to host world champion Kim Jiseok 9P, who will provide lectures, game reviews, and a Q&A session for all players. The official schedule for the 2024 Chicago Open is as follows: Saturday, May 25 8:30 - 9:20 Check-in | Live Kim Jiseok 9P Fan Signing 9:20 - 10:00 Opening Ceremony 10:00 - 11:40 Round 1 11:40 - 1:20 Round 2 1:20 - 2:00 Lunch 2:00 - 3:40 Round 3 4:00 - 5:00 Lecture, Kim Jiseok 9P 5:00 - 7:00 Dinner Party 7:00 - 8:30 Game Reviews and Q&A, Kim Jiseok 9P 8:30 - 9:30 Go Trivia Night Sunday, May 26 9:00 - 10:40 Round 4 10:40 - 12:20 Round 5 12:20 - 1:00 Round 6 1:00 - 2:40 Lunch 3:00 - 3:30 Awards Ceremony 4:00 - 5:00 Lecture, Kim Jiseok 9P 5:00 - 7:00 Dinner Break 7:00 - 8:30 Game Reviews and Q&A, Kim Jiseok 9P Don’t miss out on the chance to meet Kim Jiseok 9P. 65 players have already signed up. Register now for the 2024 Chicago Open to secure your spot, as the early bird discount ends this Sunday, May 5. For helpful tips to prepare for the tournament, check out this article by Kartik Saraf. For more information about the 2024 Chicago Open, visit our website, news page, and registration form.
