Go Congress
The US Go Congress is an annual event that brings together Go players from all over the United States and around the world. It is a week-long gathering that features tournaments, lectures, workshops, and social events for players of all levels.
If you are attending the US Go Congress, you can expect to meet a lot of other Go players who are passionate about the game. You will have the opportunity to participate in tournaments, which are organized by strength and age group, so players of all levels can compete.
Aside from the tournaments, you can also attend lectures and workshops conducted by experienced Go players and teachers. These sessions cover a wide range of topics, from basic Go strategy to advanced techniques and theory.
There are also social events, such as game nights, dinners, and parties, where you can get to know other players and relax after a long day of playing Go.
One of the highlights of the US Go Congress is the annual U.S. Open, which is the largest and most prestigious Go tournament in North America. The tournament is open to players of all levels and attracts top players from around the world.
Overall, attending the US Go Congress is an excellent opportunity to improve your Go skills, meet other players, and immerse yourself in the Go community. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, there is something for everyone at the US Go Congress.
Past Congresses
| 1985 | Westminster, MD | Haskell Small |
| 1986 | Seattle, WA | Chris Kirschner and Bill Camp |
| 1987 | South Hadley, MA | Bill Saltman |
| 1988 | Berkeley, CA | Ned Phipps |
| 1989 |
Rutgers, NJ |
Paul Matthews |
| 1990 |
Denver, CO |
Ulo Tamm and Stu Horowitz |
| 1991 |
Rochester, NY |
David Weimer |
| 1992 |
Salem, OR |
Jean DeMaiffe |
| 1993 |
South Hadley, MA |
Micah Feldman |
| 1994 |
Washington, DC |
Ken Koester and Haskell Small |
| 1995 |
Seattle, WA |
Chris Kirschner and Bill Camp |
| 1996 |
Cleveland, OH |
Harold Lloyd and Duane Burns |
| 1997 |
Lancaster, PA |
Samuel Zimmerman |
| 1998 |
Santa Fe, NM |
Grant Franks |
| 1999 |
San Francisco, CA |
Michael Bull and Ernest Brown |
| 2000 |
Denver, CO |
Stu Horowitz and Ulo Tamm |
| 2001 |
York, PA |
Keith Arnold |
| 2002 |
Chicago, IL |
Robert Barber |
| 2003 |
Houston, TX |
Mike Peng and John Eckelkamp |
| 2004 |
Rochester, NY |
Gregory Lefler |
| 2005 |
Tacoma, WA |
Steven Stringfellow |
| 2006 |
Black Mountain, NC |
Peter Armenia and Paul Celmer |
| 2007 |
Lancaster, PA |
Peter Nassar and Chuck Robbins |
| 2008 |
Portland, OR |
Peter Freedman and Akane Negishi |
| 2009 |
Washington, DC |
Todd Heidenreich |
| 2010 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
Karen Jordan and Ken Koester |
| 2011 |
Santa Barbara, CA |
Lisa Scott and Andrew Jackson |
| 2012 |
Black Mountain, NC |
Peter Armenia and Paul Celmer |
| 2013 |
Tacoma, WA |
Chris Kirschner and Bill Camp |
| 2014 |
New York, NY |
Matthew Hershberger, Yinghzi Qian, and Joshua Guarino |
| 2015 |
Saint Paul, MN |
Josh Larson |
| 2016 |
Boston, MA |
Walther Chen |
| 2017 |
San Diego, CA |
Ted Terpstra and Les Lanphear III |
| 2018 |
Williamsburg, VA |
Diego Pierrottet and Nate Eagle |
| 2019 |
Madison, WI |
David Weimer |
| 2020 |
e-Go Congress 1 |
Lisa Scott |
| 2021 |
e-Go Congress 2 |
Steve Colburn & Lisa Scott |
| 2022 |
Estes Park, CO |
Eric Wainwright, Paul Barchilon, and Howard Landman |
| 2023 | Cleveland, OH | Steve Zilber and Jerry Jaffe |
| 2024 | Portland, OR | Stewe Towle and Jonas Acres |
