2026 AGHS Blitz Tournament Registration
3, 2, 1, Go! Ready to put your Go skills and quick thinking to the test?
Think fast, play faster!
The American Go Honor Society (AGHS) is excited to announce our annual
Blitz Tournament, featuring five rounds in a round-robin
format. Join us for an exciting day of unpredictable, fast-paced competition!
All players under the age of 19 who currently reside in
North America are eligible to participate. All rounds
will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, in the
AGHS Tournament Room on KGS.
Tournament Schedule
| Round |
Pacific Time (PT) |
Eastern Time (ET) |
| Round 1 |
10:00 AM |
1:00 PM |
| Round 2 |
10:30 AM |
1:30 PM |
| Round 3 |
11:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
| Round 4 |
11:30 AM |
2:30 PM |
| Round 5 |
12:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Tournament Rules & Time Settings
The tournament will follow AGA rules with
7.5 komi. All games will be played on a
19 × 19 board.
- Rules: AGA rules (7.5 komi)
- Board Size: 19 × 19
- Handicap: Difference between players' ranks minus 2
- Main Time: 30 seconds
- Byo-yomi: 3 periods of 10 seconds each
Registration
Interested in participating? Register by
November 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT
to secure your spot!
Register Now
For additional information regarding ranks, player conduct, and our
cheating policy, please review the
Rules & Regulations
.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at
aghsregister@gmail.com
.
About AGHS
The American Go Honor Society (AGHS) strives to provide a supportive
environment to develop Go skills, confidence, and self-growth,
regardless of age, gender, or location. Our goal is to raise a
new generation of American Go players to stand alongside the
powerhouses of Asian nations in Go.
Learn more at
aghs.us
.