The Belfast Open is being moved to Lisburn on Saturday November 20th this year, as (a) Lisburn is 15 minutes closer to Dublin (b) Lisburn is 15 minutes closer to me, and (c) it was easier to get a venue. Details: Three rounds, McMahon format, handicap of difference in McMahon Score minus one.
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Ulster Open 2021
October Rip-Off Tournament
In honour of John Gibson’s many contributions to Irish go, I present the inaugural October Rip-Off, a one-day tournament in the nation’s capital. The tournament will take place on October 30th, in the Teachers’ Club. The scene of many great rip-offs in years gone by, the Teacher’s Club is located in Dublin’s city centre,…
Chris Welch wins Correspondence Championship
Friend of Irish go, Chris Welsh (South Africa) demonstrated that there are limits to friendship by beating all comers in the A Bracket of the 2021 Correspondence Championship. Second place went to Alex Delogu, narrowly edging out Noel Mitchell by a single point on the second tie-break. Carol Doyle won the B bracket in equally…
Club Meetings Resume in Dublin
Collegians Go Club is returning to Toner’s pub (139 Lr. Baggot Street, Dublin 2) tomorrow night from 7.30pm onwards. Note that meetings will be on Tuesdays from now on, to avoid clashing with the Wednesday night meetings on OGS. Covid measures may occasionally require a last minute change of venue — please check…
Victory for Ireland in the KPMC
James Hutchinson won this afternoon in the first game in the group stage against Brunei by 83.5 points. James’ thoughts are here: https://online-go.com/game/35824133 The entire game can be found here: https://online-go.com/demo/715704 (Some of the comments are maybe wrong as the game seems to have mistranscribed due to technical errors on the…