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Bigger Tiny Boards: 13x13 Tournament Report

Go is played on big boards, on little boards, and boards in between; last night was the night at the US Go Congress for those who love the 13x13. Directed by veteran 13x13 Tournament Director Jim Hlavka, 40 players split into eight tables by rank, with round-robins at each table yielding eight table winners. Throughout the rest of the week these finalists will play off in a single- elimination series to choose the kyu and dan champions. Winner of their tables and vying for the dan championship are: Gabby Su 5D, Forest Song 5D, April Ye 1D (at right), and Eric Wainwright 1D. Playing off for the kyu championship are: Anthony Long 4k, Jeff Wu 5k, Ann Wu 10k, and Eric Hookay 13k. - report/photo by Karoline Li