Evanston, Illinois - September 9, 2024: The Evanston Go Club opens registration for the 2024 Chicago Rapid, taking place on Nov. 2, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church Evanston. This year’s event features five rounds in a McMahon-style format. All games are AGA-rated. For more details, visit our registration form and website. Event Highlights Community-centered: The 2024 Chicago Rapid celebrates the success of our previous five events, which have consistently drawn 100 players from 15 states. These events have made Evanston Go Club the organizer of the largest biannual Go tournaments in North America. Explore our 2023 Chicago Rapid photo album here. Name Tags: We’re excited to bring back custom name tags designed by Aaron Czarnecki. Prizes: All top finishers in each division will receive prizes. Stay tuned for updates on our sponsors!Youth Tournament: Beginner youth players are welcome to join our free 9-by-9 tournament, where fun prizes await. Food: Enjoy Taiwanese bento box with a drink from Tealicious Bubble Tea. This year’s dinner party will be catered by Reza’s Restaurant, Evanston’s top spot for Persian cuisine.Live Pairings (NEW): We’re introducing Leago’s pairing system, co-founded by Nick Prince, to provide live pairings and results. Please register on our registration form, which will guide you to also sign-up on Leago. The event costs $45 for the Main section (beginners welcomed!) and $55 for the Open section. Early birds, who register by Oct. 21, receive a $10 discount. Groups of five or more are eligible for club discounts. Join us to celebrate our shared passion for Go! Organizing Team Aaron Czarnecki - Chief ArtistXinming Guo - Youth DirectorMark Rubenstein - President, Tournament DirectorQi-Mei Jamie Tang - Outreach DirectorCheuk To Tsui - Tournament SupportAlbert Yen - Organizing Director, Tournament Director Media Team Nicole ChenJason ChengCaleb HansenStephanie Tan(and growing!)
