GO is played by millions throughout Japan and the Orient. Never boring, ever stimulating, GO is easy to learn. It requires both analytical and intuitive skills, with a touch of the artistic. It also teaches patience, calmness under pressure, and respect for one's playing partner. GO takes a lifetime to master, but players at every level enjoy the challenge of finding just the right move.
Stronger players give handicaps to weaker players, so everyone has a chance to win a game.
The Charles Sumner School, location for the tournament, is an historic building in the heart of the District of Columbia. It provides an outstanding setting for concentrated thought. The NOVA Club meets every Monday evening at 7 PM at the Central United Methodist Church in Arlington VA, at 4201 North Fairfax Drive, at the corner of Stafford, across the street from the Ballston Metro station. Free classes are held each week, both for beginners and for advanced players. All rights reserved.