2026 Vermont Go Championship and Fall Tournament
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Middlebury, Vermont
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2026 Vermont State Championship and Fall Tournament is October 24th in Middlebury, Vermont
The Vermont Go Club is excited to host the 2026 Vermont Go Championship and Fall Tournament in beautiful Middlebury, Vermont!
NOTE: Preregistration and an up-to-date AGA membership are required!
See event details and registration steps below!
Please skip the event if you are feeling unwell, have any cold or flu symptoms, or have been in close contact with others with a contagious illness. Thank you for keeping our Go community healthy!
Event Details
Event Details
Date/Time
Date/Time
October 24th, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Location
Location
Middlebury College
Warner Hall Room 010 and 011
303 College St. Middlebury, VT 05753
Parking
Parking
The town of Middlebury offers free public parking in both on-street and off-street locations. More information can be found at https://www.townofmiddlebury.org/community/parking.php
Pro tip for early birds: There are spots near Warner Hall on College Street (Route 125) and on Old Chapel Road. Some of these spaces are technically for faculty but have been used by Go tournament participants on the weekend in the past without issue.
Schedule
Schedule
9:00 AM Venue opens for setup
9:30 AM Check-in
10:00 AM Round 1
Lunch break. Please plan to be back before 1:00 PM
1:00 PM Round 2
3:30 PM Round 3
After all games have ended, we will have an awards ceremony and prizes for the top finishers
Entry Fee
Entry Fee
$15 USD
The entry fee can be paid with a credit card online (see below) or in person (cash only).
Format
Format
1 Day
2 Divisions
3 Rounds
Time Control
Time Control
Fischer Bonus Time
30 minutes main time + 15 seconds added per move
Rules
Rules
Japanese rules
6.5 komi
Divisions
Divisions
Vermont Championship (even games)
Vermont Championship (even games)
The Vermont Championship Division is open to the eight highest-ranked Vermont Go Players (determined by their current AGA rating). All games in this division are even! The first round will have eight players, the next round consists of the four winners from the previous round, and the final game will be between the remaining two players. There will be no play-off for third place. Participants who lose a game in the Vermont Championship Division will get added to the following round of the Main (Handicap) Division. So everyone gets to play three games! All games in the Vermont Championship are EVEN!
Main (Handicap) Division
Main (Handicap) Division
The Main (Handicap) Division is open to all AGA members and will have normal handicaps for all games. Handicap will be based on the difference in rating/rank.
Food/Drinks
Food/Drinks
The organizers will provide a few light snacks and beverages. Lunch is not provided; however, several food establishments are within walking distance of the venue.
Games can go long, and there is not a lot of time between rounds, so it may be a good idea to bring your own lunch. Please plan to check in 5-10 minutes before each round begins.
Contacts
Contacts
Tournament Director
Tournament Director
Pete Schumer
802-989-4481
Co-organizer
Co-organizer
Jack Cary
802-540-5225
Registration in 3 easy steps!
Registration in 3 easy steps!
2026 Prize Sponsors
2026 Prize Sponsors
Go book prizes graciously provided by BOARD N' STONES
Multiple one-month membership prizes provided by Yunguseng Dojang!
Generous one-year family membership prize from Shelburne Farms for our Mud Season event!
Gift vouchers from Go Magic!
Gift cards from The Skinny Pancake!
Show tickets from Flynn Center for the Performing Arts!
Go equipment from BadukClub!
Step 1
Step 1
Confirm your AGA membership is up-to-date
Confirm your AGA membership is up-to-date
The Vermont Go Championship and Fall Tournament is an AGA-rated event. You will need a valid AGA Member Number to participate.
Please renew your AGA membership if it has expired before you register for the event!
New to the AGA? Sign up for an AGA membership here
Existing AGA member? Check your membership expiration date and log in to renew your membership here
Step 2
Step 2
Complete the registration form
Complete the registration form
Is your AGA membership up-to-date? Great! Now you can register for the event. Please fill out the information below and click the submit button.
Step 3
Step 3
Pay the entry fee
Pay the entry fee
You can pay online with a credit card using this link or in person (cash only) the morning of the event.
Participants
Participants
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