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Second Spring Go Expo Set for MIT

The American Collegiate Go Association (ACGA) -- in conjunction with the Ing Foundation -- is hosting its second annual Spring Go Expo on March 29 at MIT in Cambridge, MA, featuring simuls with professional go players. “Events include go variants and a brief history of go outreach around the world,” reports organizer Cole Pruitt, as well as “donation of several unique Ing Foundation-commissioned 'trick boards' to US universities, simuls before and after lunch, and a 2-3 person simul with Chang Hao 9P against American mid-dans with live commentary.” In addition to former world champion Chang Hao 9P, Hwa Xueming 7P and US pro Andy Liu 1P will be on hand, along with a delegation from China. “And as a special bonus, everyone who pre-registers  will receive a fan signed by Chang Hao 9P upon their arrival at the Expo!” Pruitt adds/ “We still have slots available for the simul, so if anyone is interested in playing a serious game against Chang Hao, they can contact us for more info.” Lunch will be provided, and the entire event is free of charge. Read about the first Expo here: “Something For Everyone” at First Spring Go Expo 3/27/2013 EJ photo: Chang Hao 9P (left) with ACGA co-founder Mike Fodera, one of the Expo's main coordinators