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2026 Vermont Winter Go Tournament

Saturday, January 17, 2026 · Burlington, Vermont

Hiroshige - Snow Falling on a Town

NOTE: Preregistration and an up-to-date AGA membership are required! See registration in 3 easy steps below!

Event Details

Date/Time

Saturday, January 17th, 2026 @ 9:30 AM

Location

Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center
2nd Floor (The Classroom)
60 Lake Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401

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Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center

Parking

Paid public and private lots and garages, as well as metered on-street spaces, are available in multiple locations around the venue. Please refer to the map below for the lots closest to the venue. The MSL Union Station Lot is usually a good spot and has a reasonable daily rate. Be mindful of No Parking signs, and remember to lock your doors and remove all valuables from your vehicles. There are also free on-street spaces a few blocks away on Maple Street and Adams Street, but availability varies based on time of day, as these are residential streets. For more options, you can visit the Downtown Burlington Parking website.

The Classroom (2nd Floor)

Once you have parked, enter the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center from Lake Street. Use the elevator to go to the 2nd Floor. The tournament will take place in The Classroom. There are restrooms in the same hallway; the restroom door code will be posted on the whiteboard in The Classroom.

Schedule

9:00 AM Venue opens for setup
9:45 AM Check-in deadline
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 finished, we will have an awards ceremony and prizes for the top finishers

Entry Fee

$15 USD

The entry fee can be paid with a credit card online (see below) or in person (cash only).

Format

1 Day
3 Rounds
McMahon pairing
Placement and tiebreaks determined by Wins > SOS > SOSOS

Time Control

Fischer Bonus Time
30 minutes main time + 15 seconds added per move

Rules

Japanese rules
6.5 komi
0.5 komi for handicap games

Divisions

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

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.

Nearby food spots:

Burlington Bay is a waterfront locale offering cafe bites such as salads & sandwiches, as well as ice cream & local beers.

The Skinny Pancake is a local chain featuring breakfast, crepes, panini & live music in a casual, stylish space.

A 10-15 minute uphill walk takes you to Church Street Marketplace, which offers several other dining options.

Here is a list of additional restaurants in Burlington.

Note: Games can run long, restaurant wait times may be long, and there is limited time between rounds, so it may be a good idea to order to-go; otherwise, we recommend bringing your own lunch. Please plan to check in 5-10 minutes before each round begins.

Hotels and Lodging

There are several hotels, motels, resorts, and B&Bs in and around Burlington, Vermont. If you search a wider area, there are usually cheaper options within a 45-minute drive. While we don't have a list of recommendations, here are a few links to help in your search for accommodations:

Hello Burlington

Google Travel

Airbnb