The 2025 Chicago Open, organized by the Evanston Go Club, will be held over Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-25. With 7 rounds over 2 days, we offer you the most intense tournament experience in the country. Come for the chance to play serious games and reunite with your go-playing friends!

To Register

1. Fill out the registration form here and complete payment.
   
2. Sign up on Leago.
   

Venue
Like last year, we are hosting the tournament at the Evanston Holiday Inn. The hotel is offering discounted accommodations and parking for all tournament participants. 

Booking link here

Parking at the hotel is $10 per day.

Meals
Players may order lunch and dinner with us. Lunch on both days will be provided by Tealicious Bubble Tea and consist of a bento + drink. Dinner will be a Persian buffet. Both lunch and dinner are vegetarian friendly. 

Lunch Saturday: $22
Dinner Saturday: $22 ($15 for children 12 and under)
Lunch Sunday : $22

Early bird pricing (until May 4th) 
Open $80
Main $60

Regular pricing
Open $90
Main $75

1-day pricing (either Saturday or Sunday) 
Open 1-day $45 
Main 1-day $40

Payment can be made by Venmo (@Albert-Yen-3) or Zelle (847-814-0537)

Tournament details
Open section (5d+)
Main section (18k-4d)
Youth/Beginner section (free, Saturday only)

Games are Fischer time 25 min + 10s/move. All games are AGA-rated. 
McMahon pairing
Handicap: Even games in all divisions.


Please see this link for a description of Fischer time (it is NOT the same as BYO-YOMI): What is Fischer Time?

Sponsors:
Downtown Evanston
Baduk Club
Go Magic
OGS
Yellow Mountain


if you have questions, please email us at evanstongoclub@gmail.com