Photo credit: Portland Oregon Visitors Association

The Pinnacle of American Go

It doesn't get any better than this: hundreds of the nation's most dedicated Go players, gathered in one place for a week of intense games and discussion.

Major tournaments include the week-long US Open, the North American Ing Master's Championship, and the Redmond Cup youth championship. There's also 9x9, 13x13, Pair Go, Crazy Go, Lightning Go, Midnight Madness, and more.

Over a dozen professional players from around the world will offer lectures, game reviews, private lessons, and simultaneous games.

Photo credit: Glenn Peters

Beauty On and Off the Board

Located in the scenic Willamette Valley, Portland is a wondrously walkable city. Portland State University (the Congress venue) is in the heart of the downtown area, with a wide variety of shopping and dining options within walking distance. It's a short ride on Portland's award-winning transit system to attractions such as the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Zoo, and the legendary Powell's Books.

Wednesday tours include the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood; the Oregon Coast; Oregon Wine Country; and the Japanese and Chinese gardens.

Portland's mild climate should offer a break from the brutal humidity that traditionally accompanies the US Go Congress. Typical weather for this time of the year is sunny with highs in the seventies.

Photo credit: Peter Drake

Quiz: What famous historical game is shown on the board above?

Accommodations

Both dorm and hotel rooms are available. Hotel rooms have private baths; dorm rooms have private or semi-private baths.

Pricing

Through June 2008, Congress discounted registration is $260 for adults, $150 for youths 21 and under, $60 for youth 18 and under. Starting July 1, registration is $360 for adults, $200 for youths 21 and under, $80 for youths 18 and under. The meal plan is $190 and includes all meals except the final banquet.

Registration online available now!
You may also register by printing and filling out the form here and mailing it to:

Contacts

Registrar: Richard Mann

Co-Directors: Peter Freedman and Akane Negishi

Website: www.gocongress08.org