Go is a fascinating 4,000 year-old strategy board game played by millions worldwide. It's called weiqi in China, baduk in Korea, and igo in Japan.

The Syracuse Go Club meets on Mondays from 7:30-10:00+ PM at the Dewitt Wegmans, 6789 E. Genesee St. You can find us in the rear of the dining area. Come to play or to learn to play! Free lessons to beginners. Some members also play on Thursdays, usually at Mark Brown's house (240 Buckingham Ave in Syracuse). If you would like more information, call 315-682-7720 or email syracusegoclub@gmail.com.

Our 6th Annual Salt City Tournament took place on April 20, 2013, with a record 34 players participating. From our club, Xinde Ji finished in a tie for 1st place of the Open Division with a 3-1 record. Phil Tracy won the B Division, compiling a perfect 4-0 record, and Jim Gonnella and Leslie Lamphere had three wins each, finishing in 2nd and 4th place respectively. Out of town players came from Ithaca (4), Buffalo (2), Rochester (2), Utica (3), Albany (1), and Ottawa, Ontario (1).

Check out the go books we've donated to the Onondaga County Public Library.

Befriend our club on Facebook. Tourney pictures there.

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Photo: A Monday night gathering at the DeWitt Wegman