Tournaments

The 2024 Chicago Open, organized by the Evanston Go Club, will be held over Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-26. With 6 rounds over 2 days, we offer you the most intense tournament experience in the country. Come for the chance to play serious games and reunite with your go-playing friends!

Medals and prizes will be awarded to the top finishers of each division. First place overall wins the 2023 Chicago Open trophy and a cash prize of at least $600.

Highlights include:

-2-day, 7-round tournament
-Fast-paced tournament with McMahon-style pairing
-Featured Lecture by top American players and teachers
-Game review by strong players on site
-Catered lunch
-Dinner party on-site on Saturday with fellow players and organizers
-Equipment and merchandise sale featuring a wide selection of items

Click here for full details and registration!

For information about other events around the area or around the world, visit baduk.club!

Check out this cool fan with a tsumego designed exclusively for the 2024 Chicago Open by Kim Jiseok 9p!

Read about this fan and the fundraiser to support bringing Kim to our tournament here.KimFan