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2011 U.S. Go Congress Overview: Reports, Photos, Games & Commentaries

Winners

Yongfe Ge Wins U.S. Open; Mingming Yin Wins Strong Players Open Zi Yang Hu 1P Wins N.A. Master’s Tournament; Board Auction Raises $1,000 for AGF Yongfei Ge Closes in on U.S. Open Title, Mingming “Stephanie” Yin Wins Strong Player’s Tournament
2011 U.S. Go Congress Crosstabs (includes game files except for the Die Hard) • US Open (includes game files) • North American Masters Tournament • Redmond Cup Junior Division • Redmond Cup Senior Division • Strong Players Open • Die Hard(no game files)

PhotosBrian’s Photos: Selected 2011 U.S. Go Congress Awards Brian’s Photos: Pro Game Analysis Brian’s Go Photo: Go Players Hit the Beach Brian’s Go Photo: Outdoor Lesson with Yilun Yang 7P Brian’s Go Photo: Li Ting from the Kansai Kiin Brian’s Go Photo: Jennie Shen 2P Game Analysis Brian’s Go Photo: Go Congress Moves Outdoors Brian’s Go Photos: Memories of the Santa Barbara Go Congress Phil’s Portraits: Familiar Faces Phil’s Portraits: Sunday, July 31 Phil’s Portraits: Monday, August 1

Games/Commentaries U.S. Go Congress Game Records, Pro Commentaries, Pairings & Results (thru 8/5) U.S. Go Congress Game Records, Pro Commentaries, Pairings & Results (thru 8/4)Congress Game Records Posted (thru 8/3) PRO GAME COMMENTARY: U.S. Open Round 1, Board 1: Mingjiu Jiang 7P on Dae Hyuk Ko 7d vs. Bill Lin 7d PRO GAME COMMENTARY: U.S. Open Round 2, Board 1: Maeda Ryo 6P on Yuan Zhou 7d vs. Dae Hyuk Ko 7d PRO GAME COMMENTARY: U.S. Open Round 2, Board 2: Li Ting 1P* on Calvin Sun 7d vs. Yongfei Ge 7d PRO GAME COMMENTARY: U.S. Open Round 4, Board 3: Michael Redmond 9P on Chen-Sun PRO GAME COMMENTARY: NAIM Round 2, Board 4: Maeda & Shen on Hu-ChenNorth American Masters: Player Photo Gallery Strong Players’ Open: Photo Gallery

Reports
The Go Congress Remembers Yoshi Sawada Getting Frank with MingJiu Jiang 7P Janice Kim on the 3 Rules of Go Appreciation for AGA Lifetime MembersU.S. Go Congress EJ Team Recognition YOUR MOVE: Congress Ratings?

NEW IN PRINT: Roy Laird Visits the Congress Go Vendors Congress Connects KGS NeighborsMASTER’S FINAL TONIGHT! LIVE NOW ON KGS Tam-Zhou to Play Su-Zhang in Pair Go Playoff 106 Clock in for Die Hard Tourney Pandanet-IGS Announces New Client Lightning Tourney: 10m, Sudden Death. Start Your Clocks!

Board Election Winners, Congress Results2011 U.S. Open UnderwayU.S. Go Congress: Day 1 Live Broadcast Schedule Following the 2011 Go Congress on Twitter, KGS, EJ & Website Party Starts Early for 2011 U.S. Congress Go Congress Joseki: Congress at a GlanceGo Congress Joseki: Checking In/Registering

Go Congress Joseki: Other Games Go Congress Joseki: Transportation & Parking Go Congress Joseki: Arrival/Registration Sign Up Online for Congress Pair Go! Excitement Building for Upcoming U.S. Go Congress in Santa Barbara, CA New GoGoD Released, Coming to Congress Balwit Named Teacher of the Year Rare KBA Dan Certificates to be Awarded at Go Congress U.S. Go Congress Attendance Nears 450; 19 Pros Confirmed

Youth 
Battle of the Youngsters: Tang vs. Hu in Master’s Final Friday Night Redmond Plays Redmond Sun and Ye Sweep Redmond Sun and Ye Leading in Redmond Cup Shi and Ye Top Redmond Cup Qualifiers