We've discovered an excellent 'home' for Northern Virginia go classes and monthly rated tournaments! Several weeks ago my friend James Lee 3D invited me to the new location of the Annandale Va. Go Club. My initial impression was delightful — the space was tidy, equipped with quality sets, and adorned with charming go-themed decorations. The club's commitment to cleanliness was evident; they even swiftly cleaned up my coffee mug if left unattended for just five minutes :) Over the subsequent weeks, I found myself returning to the club more than ten times. Remarkably, regardless of whether it was a weekday or the weekend, there was always a lively atmosphere, with players engaged in games from late morning to late at night. The players' skill levels ranged from 5 Kyu to 7D, providing me with the opportunity in captivating matches against formidable opponents such as Samuel Lee 7D (VA State Champion) and James Park 6D. I also cherished the moments of camaraderie during "relaxing" friendly handicap games. Warmth and Positivity During one visit, I brought some snacks, and Mr. Youngwoon Chung promptly gave me a thumbs up, exclaiming, "You're a great man!" Feeling more at ease with the cozy club, I invited a long-time friend Yang Shuang 2P to visit and play two games with Lee 7D and Xinyu Tu 6D on Monday Nov 27. Upcoming Go Classes While on weekends, attendance typically exceeds 40 people, now leveraging the morning slot, we're set to resume in-person go classes on December 30, continuing twice a month from January 2024. Additionally, the club will host monthly AGA-rated tournaments on the last Saturday of each month. Join us for classes, tournaments and a vibrant go community! Details: https://www.usgo.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=454497&item_id=2141306 Instructors https://baduk.club/calendar/1701969096024x279251192489443330 The venue is inside a professional office building in a safe neighbourhood, offering ample free parking spaces.
