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Big Game, Tiny Board: 9x9 Tournament Report

The US Go Congress includes the largest go tournament of the year and also the smallest. Literally. The 9x9 Tournament kicked off right after the Congress opening ceremonies concluded Saturday night. Over 50 players – nine tables with 6 players at each table -- battled it out on tiny boards to claim the table winner title and advance to the 9x9 playoffs. Table winners will play off in a single elimination format throughout the week to choose the ultimate 9x9 kyu and dan champions. Joshua Lee directs the tournament. Saturday night’s winners included: Kyu table winners: Matt Mo 10k; Ann Wu 10k; Bob Crites 8k; Jim Fienup 3k; Ben Peng 1k. Dan table winners: Dirk Riedeman 3D; Andy Olsen 3D; Zheng Xiangnan 5D; Matthew Burrall 7D -  report/photo by Karoline Li, EJ Tournament Reporter; photo: 9x9 top board players Matthew Burrall and Lionel Zhang
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