2022 U.S. Go Congress

Self-Paired Tournament

Tournament begins after registration on Saturday at 5 pm and ends on Friday at midnight. Arrange your own rated handicap games and report the results. A number of prizes are awarded, including for the kyu player who wins the most games against dan players, and the dan player who wins the most games against kyu players.

Time Limit. A minimum time limit of 30 minutes per player; 3 periods of 30 seconds byo-yomi, is required for games to be rated and count towards prizes. We suggest that 45 minutes basic time is most in keeping with the spirit of this tournament. Any significant deviations must be approved by the TD.

Pairing. You may play any other registered player. The AGA will rate a maximum of three games between any one pair of players. Otherwise, play as many games as you like, any time during the week. Be sure to agree to the conditions of play before you start.

Results. Game reporting slips will be readily available on site. The winner should be circled, and the loser should sign the slip; put completed slips in the box in the reporting area.

Rules: AGA rules should be used. Komi for white is 7.5 points.

Disputes. Try to avoid them as much as possible! Remember that tournament rules apply and take them seriously. The rules themselves allow for resolution of most disputes by continuing play. If a serious disagreement arises that the players cannot resolve themselves, they may consult the director or some other agreed authority (for example Kyu players may abide by the opinion of a strong Dan level player), but this should be a last resort.

Handicaps. Handicaps are computed by subtracting the difference in ranks. If the ranks cross the dan/kyu border, add the two ranks together and subtract one. E.g. if a 2 dan plays a 3 kyu, the handicap is 2 + 3 - 1 = 4 stones.

Prizes

Champion: the player who records the greatest excess of wins over losses.

Hurricane: The player who records the greatest number of wins.

Giant Killer: The Kyu player who wins the most games against Dan players (also known as the “Dan Killer” award).

Keith Arnold: The Dan player who wins the most games against Kyu players (also known as the “Kyu Killer” award).

Straight Shooter: The player who scores the most victories against players of consecutive ranks (based on ranks stated on name tags). For example, victories against a 2 Dan, a shodan, a 1 Kyu, a 2 Kyu, and a 3 Kyu would total a straight shooter score of 4.

Dedicated: The player who plays the most games.

Sensei: The player who plays the most games against weaker players (also known as the “Teacher” award).

Philanthropist: The player with the most losses.