The New York Go Center Newsletter Volume 2 issue 1

The New York Go Center Newsletter Volume 2 issue 1

Contents

* Introduction from editor
* New Instructors
* Congress Tune up tournament
* KGS Day
* October Pro Workshop
* New books to arrive


Hello everyone,

I have not written in a long time, Roman has been taking care of the
mailings and tournaments for the past 6 months or so.
I was studying Go in Korea. I know many of you followed my blog, http://notquitepro.blogspot.com, and supported me with the ads, and for that thank you.

Overall I feel that my trip has been a success, although I am not 5d as I had hoped to be, I have improved quite a bit. I will play in the next tournament as 1K, and see how that goes. If you are interested in studying go in Korea, please do not be afraid to ask me, I will be happy to help. Its a great experience, and a lot of fun.

Lastly, I would like to thank Roman Kudryashov, who was taking care of all the e-mails and tournaments for me the past 6 or so months.

I will be back at the beginning of July, and I will see you all then.

-editor

New Instructors

Getting on to the exciting part, this summer, we are going to have to instructors. Kim Chaelim 8D and Lee Hyangme 6D have voulenteered their summers to teach in New York.

The two girls are from Korea, are young, and are both studying in the Baduk (Go) Department at Myongji University. Its a unique program that teaches players how to teach go, as well as improving their own skills.

Kim Chaelim used to be an Insei, so she is very strong. Lee Hyangme is as strong or stronger than most of the previous instructors. I am not only excited about their playing levels, I think that this is a step in the direction of making our Go Center truly international.

Congress Tune Up Tournament

On July 19th we will be having our monthly AGA rated tournament.

There will be 4 rounds of AGA rated play.
Entry fee: $15
Time: Round 1 starts Promptly at 10:15, if you are late call ahead, and your opponent will be allowed to start your time.
40 minutes basetime 3/30 sec overtime

There will be cash and book prizes.

KGS Day

On June 14th The New York Go Center held its first KGS'ers day. Although many people could not make it, 14 people met face to face after only being aquainted online.

Attendees included Andy Liu (BigBadWolf 9D), David Saunders (Dsaun 1D) and Kim Daeyol (NYDY 6D). The players met, played games, and afterwards went out together for dinner.

The writer was unfortunatly on the other side of the world, otherwise, would
have loved to be there.

October Pro Workshop

In October The New York Go Center is hosting a professional workshop!

(The exact date is not yet confirmed, it will be either start the 2nd, or the 16th of October.)

Diana Koszegi 1P and Kim Seungjun 9P will be teaching.

This is very exciting, because this is their first visit to the U.S.
They have much experience teaching in Europe.
Also, they Recently worked together on special online lecture for a large Amsterdam tournament.
They will also be teaching in San Fransisco the following weekend along with Janice Kim.

Activities will include:

* - Lectures
* - Simulaneous games
* - Paired games
* - Game reviews
* - AGA rated games


The pricing is as follows:

One Day: $60
Two Days: $110
Three Days: $150

Lunch is included in the price.

Additional Details to follow.

If you are interested

New books to arrive

The New York Go Center is recieving many new books from Korea, and should
arrive in the first week of August

They Include

* - 100 tips for amatuer players vol 1 & 2
* - Inspiration of a Pro
* - Speed Baduk
* - Think Like a Pro Haengma, Pae
* - Cho Hyeyeon's Creative Life and Death
* - A life of a hundred years seems like a game of Baduk
* - Various Korean titles


If anyone has any requests, I would be happy to bring something special for
you.

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Boris Bernadsky
Vice President New York Go Center
http://notquitepro.blogspot.com


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Boris Bernadsky
Vice President New York Go Center
http://notquitepro.blogspot.com