Evanston, Illinois - May 31, 2024: Following the success of our Evanston Go Club’s 2024 Chicago Open Championship (see the press release here), we are excited to release a few recordings from our event for the public. Our event hosted world champion Kim Jiseok 9P who provided lectures, game reviews and a Q&A session for our players. Kim Jiseok 9P is the 2014 Samsung Cup champion and served as the Korean national team’s captain from 2014 - 2022. This initiative was made possible by the support of our partners and sponsors. A special thank you to the American Go Foundation (AGF), especially president Terry Benson and vice president Paul Barchilon, for their constant support. Since 2011, the AGF has been a leader in promoting and spreading Go in the United States. We advise all Go organizers and teachers to explore the resources that the AGF offers on their website here. We also thank all the players who purchased our Kim Jiseok 9P signed fans from our Evanston Go Club equipment sale. These fans will be available for sale while supply lasts during the 2024 U.S. Go Congress. Alternatively, email mark@evanstongoclub.org to purchase the fan. We extend our gratitude to our first-ever corporate sponsor, CMT Digital, the leading global venture capital firm. Their sponsorship ensured that our top three Open winners were awarded cash prizes totaling $700, $500, and $450 respectively, maximizing the competitiveness of the event. Haoran Wang 7D emerged as the 2024 Chicago Open champion. Recordings 2024 Chicago Open Live Stream (ceremonies, matches, Kim Jiseok 9P lectures, and more), broadcasted by BadukClub’s Jae Donley 5DKim Jiseok 9P: Game reviewKim Jiseok 9P: Life & death Recap TelegraphGo 5D: Feeling invincible (Part 1)TelegraphGo 5D: Feeling mortal (Part 2)Jeremiah “Jae” Donley 5D: Let's get inside the head of high Dan player We encourage everyone to stay tuned for information about the one-day 2024 Chicago Rapid in the fall. 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. Our organizing committee organizes biannual tournaments, the Chicago Open in May and Chicago Rapid in November. Visit our website here.
