Evanston, Illinois - August 27, 2023: The Evanston Go Club is thrilled to announce the 2023 Chicago Rapid Championship, a one-day, five-round tournament scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Evanston, IL. Go lovers can look forward to a robust turnout and an unforgettable experience. Event Highlights Cultural Hub: The tournament draws Go lovers nationwide, with the 2023 Chicago Open in May attracting traveling players from over 15 states.Rapid Format: The tournament will feature time settings of 25 min + 10 s Fischer time for an intense day of Go.Inclusive Divisions: Our improved two-rank band system using McMahon pairing allows players of all levels a chance to win.Prizes: We are excited to introduce cash prizes for divisions 12 Kyu and higher, along with trophies, plaques, or medals for all divisions.Food: Recharge with an optional lunch from Tealicious Bubble Tea and an onsite post-tournament Mediterranean dinner buffet from Dengeos. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Diverse Merchandise: Discover NEW products at our equipment sale, including bags (that fit Go boards!) with art by local artists Danielle and Gavin Wallace.Discounts: Enjoy a discounted tournament fee for groups of 5 or more and a 10% discount off the equipment sale for the top two winners in all divisions. To express your interest: Kindly take a moment to complete our optional Equipment Sale Interest Form. Your input helps us ensure we have the right items in stock. Filling out this form does not mean you have to purchase anything. 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. Ginger Persolus - Design Director: Ginger Persolus has volunteered for several US Go Congresses and heads the graphic designs of our tournaments. 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 18-year-old writer behind our Evanston Go Club Tournaments promotional efforts. Cheuk To Tsui - Tournament Director:Cheuk To Tsui, a member of the Evanston Go Club, serves as our 2023 Chicago Open and 2023 Chicago Rapid Tournament Director. Gavin Wallace - Housing Coordinator:Gavin Wallace, our newest team member, aims to improve the accessibility of our tournaments. Albert Yen - Organizing Director: Albert Yen, one of North America’s strongest players, leads our tournaments’ mission to engage with the Go community. For registration and more details, please visit the Registration Form. Stay updated on the American Go E-Journal and Baduk Club. Join us in this action-packed tournament connecting Go lovers everywhere. About Evanston Go Club The Evanston Go Club, co-founded by Mark Rubenstein and David Whiteside in 1996, is the largest American Go Association chapter in the Midwest. We strive to provide a place that is open to the public for people to play, learn, or just watch the game of Go. Visit our website here.
