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Five Players Notch Perfect Records at NOVA Tourney

Taking advantage of a break in the recent winter weather, twenty-six players turned out for the NOVA Chinese Lunar New Year tournament on Saturday, February 15 at George Mason Law School in Arlington VA. "The tournament results were a bit unusual, as all first place players had perfect records!" reports organizer Allan Abramson. The Lunar New Year beginner's 13x13 tournament also attracted eight players. "Congratulations to all the beginners who participated: the future of US go!" said Abramson. photo: Beginner's Tournament players, with Ching-Sung Chin (right); click here for more photos.  
Winner's Report: First: Daniel Chou, 6D, 4-0; Hsiao Hsiung, 1K, and Mohan Sud, 3K, both tied at 4-0; Joey Phoon, 5K, 4-0; and Mulan Liu, 16K, 4-0; Second: Zhiyuan Zhang, 6D, 3-1; Tevis Tsai, 9K, 2-2; and Sean Lin, 25K, 3-1 
Lunar New Year Beginner's 13x13 Tournament: First: Ethan Tung, 6-0 and Justin Wang, 6-0; Second: Eric Chang, 4-2; Third: Frank Chang, 3-3 and Minche Lee, 3-3