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[Seattle Go Center] Closed Memorial Day; Lost & Found; Tournament; Board Meeting; RenGo; Japan Fair; Fundraising

Hello Go fans,

Closed 5-27
The Go Center will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, and Nick Sibicky's DDK class is canceled that day. The DDK class will resume Monday, June 10 at 6:30 PM. If you want to study Memorial Day, check out some of Nick's previous lectures:
https://www.youtube.com/NickSibicky

Lost & Found
If you left a USB battery pack at the Go Center last week, it's locked up in the office.  Describe it to Mike (on Tuesdays) or Dennis (on Wednesdays or Saturdays) to claim it.

Ratings Tournament June 2
The Go Center's free monthly AGA ratings tournament will be Sunday, June 2. This is a great way to get in some intense face-to-face games. Register on-site, 10:00-10:45 AM; and the first round begins at 11:00 AM. No cost to play, but your AGA membership should be up-to-date (see https://www.usgo.org/join-aga-today for AGA membership info) and Go Center admission policies apply (first 10 visits free; after that, select the membership option https://www.seattlego.org/membership/ that works best for you). Full details are on the Go Center calendar: https://www.seattlego.org/events/

Board Meeting June 3
The Board of Directors will meet at Seattle Go Center on Monday, June 3, 6:30-7:30 PM.

Rengo
Our annual Rengo shindig will be Saturday, June 8. (If you're wondering "What is Rengo?", it's a kind of team Go, where a team of two players faces off against another pair of players; and it's a *lot* of fun!) If you want to play but don't have a partner, that's ok -- we'll be forming teams at the event. $10 per player (or $5 for youth 17 or younger, and for Go Center voting members) gains entry to the tournament, plus decadent dessert and a chance to win prizes: books on Go! Register 5:30-6:00 PM. The first round begins a few minutes after 6:00, and we're generally done about 10:00 PM.

Japan Fair
Our Go outreach program is going strong. We reached hundreds of new players at Sakura-Con and Cherry Blossom Festival in April, and another 150+ at the U District Street Fair this past weekend. Next up is Japan Fair at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue: http://japanfairus.org/
We will have volunteers staffing our table Saturday, June 29th 10:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday, June 30th 10:00am - 5:00pm. (If you'd like to help volunteer, please reply to this email and let me know.) There will be lots of Japanese food, cultural exhibits, and demonstrations. Unfortunately, there will be no free parking this year; but there will be on-site and nearby paid parking, and the venue is a short walk from the Bellevue transit center.

Fundraising & Plumbing
We are close to the $8000 needed to replenish the "rainy day" fund we had to expend on emergency plumbing repairs. (I still think it should be called the "snowy day" fund, because the problem happened during Snowmaggedon.) That's counting both monies the Go Center has already received, and funds that have been pledged but not yet received. But a new plumbing problem has appeared over the weekend -- which is why one of the bathrooms is marked "out of order". I'm not sure how serious it is -- Brian will have to evaluate it -- but we soon may be asking you to help replenish the fund again.

Thanks for your attention. See you soon at the Go Center,

Mike Malveaux
Seattle Go Center Programs Manager

email: programs@SeattleGo.org
web: www.SeattleGo.org
Go Center phone: 206-545-1424

PS -- Remember, it's better to dip your fingers in the coffee than it is to drink the stones.

(Yes, I'm still recycling old Go jokes. If you've got new material I can plagiarize, send it to me! :-)

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[Seattle Go Center] DDK Monday: Punishing Mistakes

Hey Go Fans-
Tomorrow night's DDK will be all about taking advantage of your opponent's misplays. Of course, sometimes the first step in achieving this goal is to be aware of when your opponent has made a mistake, a most difficult task! Aiding our progress will be a series of positions in which I will show you which move is a mistake, and leave it up to you to figure out why. It should be a fun, workshop-style lecture with a lot of discussion. 

Furthermore, tomorrow's class will be our last one in May, due to the Memorial Day holiday. If I don't see you there tomorrow, I'll see you back in June!

Nick Sibicky 4D
Double-Digit Kyu Class
Mondays 6:30-8:30pm
Seattle Go Center

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[Seattle Go Center] This weekend in Go

Hi fellow Go enthusiasts,

Go goings-on this weekend:

Saturday, 2PM - 4PM
Mukilteo Public Library, 4675 Harbour Point Blvd., Mukilteo, WA 98275
Friendly games of Go (and instruction for beginners). organized by the Ganbaatar family

Saturday, 1-5 PM
Kin On/ASCF Community Center Go Club, 15921 NE 8th St, C-206, Bellevue WA 98008
Go players meet for casual games of Go. First visit is free.

Saturday, 1PM - 8PM
Seattle Go Center, 700 NE 45t St. (2nd floor), Seattle WA 98105
The Go Center is open for casual games and beginner instruction; first *10* visits are free

Saturday, 10AM - 6PM and Sunday, 10AM - 6PM -- University District Street Fair
University Way NE, between NE 41st St. and NE 42nd St. (Orange section, Booth # 423)
Sharing the game of Go festival-goes! Don't be shy, step right up, sit down, have some Hand Talk with new players!

See you soon at the Go Center,

Mike Malveaux
Seattle Go Center Programs Manager

email: programs@SeattleGo.org
web: www.SeattleGo.org
Go Center phone: 206-545-1424

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[Seattle Go Center] No-host Shogi this Saturday

Hello fellow Go (and Shogi!) fans,

I'm relaying a message from Brandon, our Third Saturday Shogi Meetup maven. He won't be able to host the Shogi meetup tomorrow, due to a work emergency. But fear not -- he says, "The Shogi stuff is all still there under the coffee table if anyone wants to play casual games but all the regular members have said that they will not make it this time. So there will be no lessons."

He apologetically adds, "So sorry for the short notice about this!"

See you soon at the Go Center,

Mike Malveaux
Seattle Go Center Programs Manager

email: programs@SeattleGo.org
web: www.SeattleGo.org
Go Center phone: 206-545-1424

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[Seattle Go Center] Street Fair Sat. + Sun. (more volunteers pls.)

Hello fellow Go fans,

The 50th annual U District Street Fair will be this weekend, May 18 - 19:
Saturday, 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM

Apparently, it's "the longest running StreetFair in America" according to http://udistrictstreetfair.org/

The Go Center will have booth # O423 in the Orange section, on University Way NE between NE 42nd St. and NE 41st St.  We will be sharing and teaching the great game of Go.  If you're in the neighborhood, please stop by.  We actually could use a couple more volunteers -- two of our most stalwart outreach heroes unfortunately will be unable to attend this year, leaving us with a bit of a gap.  To let me know you'll be coming, just reply to this email.

See you soon at the Street Fair (and the Go Center),

Mike Malveaux
Seattle Go Center Programs Manager

email: programs@SeattleGo.org
Go Center phone: 206-545-1424

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[Seattle Go Center] DDK Monday: Find a Better Move #2

Hey Go Fans-
Last week, we tried a format called "Find a Better Move" where we dissected a DDK game looking for opportunities for better play. It was both informative and hilarious. I'd like to do a second round of that this week, and will have a fresh game for us to analyze. I hope to see you there!

Nick Sibicky 4D
Double-Digit Kyu Class
Mondays 6:30-8:30pm
Seattle Go Center

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[Seattle Go Center] Rengo / Pair Go survey results

Hello fellow Go fans,

We recently had a survey about Pair Go / Rengo, and we got 22 response. The survey is now closed. Results:

(1) Timing - What time limits should the Go Center use for the Pair Go/Rengo tournaments? ...
54.5% 45 minutes per team, no overtime ("sudden death").
27.3% 30 minutes per team, overtime 3 x 30 seconds byo-yomi.
18.2% 45 minutes per team, overtime 1 x 10 seconds byo-yomi.

(2) Pair-Go Partners - How should the players in Pair Go be paired? The December tournament has used the International Pair Go rules -- one female and one male per team. Should that definition be expanded ... ?
9.1% Partners should be limited to male-female pairs (International Pair Go rules).
68.2% Partners should be limited to mixed-gender pairs, including transgender and non-binary people.
22.7% Partners should not be limited by gender.

The Go players have spoken, and Bill Thompson, our main Rengo / Pair Go TD, agrees.
- Time limits will remain at 45 minutes per team, sudden death.
- At the June 8 Rengo event, gender is irrelevant to team composition.
- At the December Pair Go event, teams will be composed of mixed-gender pairs, including transgender and non-binary people.

Thanks for participating. Watch for another survey coming soon, about how best to plan events when professional players are visiting.

See you soon at the Go Center,

Mike Malveaux
Seattle Go Center Programs Manager

email: programs@SeattleGo.org
web: www.SeattleGo.org
Go Center phone: 206-545-1424

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[Seattle Go Center] Rengo - 4 Weeks

ONE BOARD.  TWO TEAMS.  FOUR PLAYERS.
One double mission:  Rengo and dessert!

Join us at Seattle Go Center on Saturday evening, June 8, for the annual Rengo tournament -- two exciting rounds of thrilling team Go!

"What is Rengo?" you may be asking.  It's a pair of players playing against another pair of players.  Each player takes turns taking turns; so you get to play half as many moves, but you arguably have twice the fun!  (Plus decadent baked goods, and a chance to win prizes:  books on Go!)  

We will be following International Pair Go rules -- http://www.pairgo.or.jp/setumei/rule.htm -- but with no gender requirements on team composition.  45 minutes per team; no overtime.  Bring a friend, or form a team at the event.

Register 5:30-6:00 PM.  $10 per player to enter (just $5 per player for youth under 18, and for Go Center voting members) -- includes dessert!  We will start Round 1 as soon as pairing is complete, about 6:00; and we generally finish Round 2 by 10:00 PM or earlier.

All strength levels and ages are welcome to participate.  See you there!

Announcement Elf
Seattle Go Center 

email: programs@SeattleGo.org
web: www.SeattleGo.org
Go Center phone: 206-545-1424  

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[Seattle Go Center] Shogi Saturday - 1 Week

Shogi Saturday
Saturday, the Go Center is open 1:00-8:00 PM.  It is the 3rd Saturday of the month, which means it's time for the monthly Shogi meetup!  If you're curious about this Japanese version of Chess, "the Generals Game", come to the Go Center between 1:00 and 5:00 PM.  Brandon volunteers his time to instruct beginners, and teaching sets designed to make a gentle on-ramp to Shogi.  This has been a popular and growing monthly event, with a half dozen or more Shogi players (and Go players interested in Shogi). 

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Seattle Go Center

email: programs@SeattleGo.org
web: www.SeattleGo.org
Go Center phone: 206-545-1424  

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[Seattle Go Center] Give Little to the Seattle Go Center

Hi All,

 

We are very close to replenishing our Rainy Day Fund, after the sewer repairs/upgrade.   We only need $475 more to reach our $8800 goal.  Thanks to everybody who has helped so far!  Of course we welcome more donations, including small ones.  Do your part to prevent pay toilets at the Go Center!

https://www.seattlego.org/donate/rainy-day-fund/

 

Cheers,

Brian

 

 

Brian Allen

Operations Manager

Seattle Go Center

206 545-1424 (Go Center)

206 632-1122 (home office)

 

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[Seattle Go Center] Spring tournament results

Hello Go fans,

The Spring Tournament on Sunday, May 5th had 30 participants -- 22 in the Handicap section, and 8 in the Open section.

Yue Zhang 7d swept the Open section, winning all three of his games (and the $150 prize), which I believe marks the third time he's taken first place in a Seattle Open tournament. (2016 Anniversary Open, 2018 Spring Open, and now 2019 Spring Open.)

In the Handicap section, three-game winners were Brendan Roof 1k, Frank Brown 5k, Brian Dai 6k, George Schmitten 9k, and Zixuan Gao 13k; and they got to select a Go book from the prizes table. The two who are Youth players (17 or younger) also were awarded a special cash prize, with some generous assistance from Sonny Cho.

One encouraging fact: Three out of eight of the Open section players were Youth, as were half of the Handicap section players. So, keep helping with those outreach efforts -- it's having an effect.

Tournament direction was provided by Bill Chiles, with an assist from Daniel Top. AGA Chapter Representive Nick Wilmes helped with organizing the event, and pitched in with registration duties. Pizza lunch was included in the cost of registration, thanks to the AGA Chapter Rewards program. We gain Chapter Rewards points for every AGA member who affiliates themselves with the Seattle AGA Chapter (you can login to your AGA account and do that -- feel free to ask me to help with that, since it's a slightly tricky interface). We also gain points for every rated tournament game we report.

The next tournament with prizes will be the Anniversary Tournament -- probably October 6, but stay tuned for the latest information.

See you soon at the Go Center,

Mike Malveaux
Seattle Go Center Programs Manager

email: programs@SeattleGo.org
web: www.SeattleGo.org
Go Center phone: 206-545-1424

PS - Much thanks to Narateena the Announcement Elf for keeping the reminders going!

PPS - There are enough new members on our announcements list that I am not ashamed to recycle this joke.
Why did black play the one-space jump?

(To get to the other side.)
Thanks, Frank!

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[Seattle Go Center] The Advanced Go Class is put on hold

Hi advanced goers,

Due to low attendance of the Advanced Go class, I have decided to put it on hold. So we will not meet for the class any more until further notice. Anyway, it was a great experience for me to lead you guys through the classes, and I have learned so much Go skills/strategies along the way as well. If you have any questions, including particular Go questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,
Yue

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[Seattle Go Center] Rainy Day Fund Needs 25% More In Donations

Dear Go Center Members,

During this period of beautiful weather, let me remind you that our Rainy Day Fund still needs help. You may recall that we
spent our previous funds dealing with a sewer problem in February. The good news is that we have collected $4000 already,
and we are promised payments that will get us to the 75% mark. But we still need about $2200 to reach our $8800 goal.
Please consider donating, either at the Go Center, or online: https://www.seattlego.org/donate/rainy-day-fund/

Cheers,
Brian Allen
Operations Manager

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[Seattle Go Center] DDK Monday: Find a Better Move!

Hey Go Fans-
Sorry for the very VERY last-minute notice, but I thought you'd like to know that tonight's lecture is called "Find a Better Move." We will review a DDK game at the big board and task YOU to find better alternatives to the players' mistakes. I think we will have a good time!

Nick Sibicky 4D
Double-Digit Kyu Class
6:30-8:30 PM
Seattle Go Center

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[Seattle Go Center] Speed League - 1 Week

2nd Saturday Speed League
The Go Center will be open Saturday, 1:00 - 8:00 PM.  Saturdays are often well attended, and a good day for finding a casual game.  This is the second Saturday of the month, so it's time for Speed League -- three rounds of competitive Go, with breathlessly exciting time limits!  (10 minutes, + 3 x 20 seconds byo-yomi.)  Register 1:15 - 1:45, and the first round starts by 2:00.  The third round is usually finished by 4:00 or 4:15.



Announcement Elf
Seattle Go Center

email: programs@SeattleGo.org
web: www.SeattleGo.org
Go Center phone: 206-545-1424

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[Seattle Go Center] Spring Tournament - 3 days

  Cinco de Mayo - Spring Tournament - Sunday, May 5

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Go Center with three games of competition Go, and a chance to win fabulous prizes!  Register 10:00-10:45 AM -- $10 general admission; $5 youth (17 and younger) and Go Center voting members -- includes lunch (probably pizza). 
   The Open section will be even games (6.5 komi) -- limited to 8 players maximum -- $150 prize to the player with three wins.  Players who go undefeated in the Handicap section can choose a prize from a selection of Go equipment and books.  The Youth Prize for players under 18 is $50, divided among all youth players who win all three of their games.  Youth players can also win regular books / Go equipment prizes. 
   This is one of our three big annual tournaments -- please join in, if you can!  More details at www.SeattleGo.org/events

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Seattle Go Center Programs Manager

email: programs@SeattleGo.org
web: www.SeattleGo.org
Go Center phone: 206-545-1424  

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