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2025 California State Go Championship
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Registration Info
Registration is required
About this event
The 8th Annual California State Go Championship is hosted by the San Diego Go Club. California residency, which includes students, is required to win the California Resident Open Winner title, and to be eligible for the CA Resident champion prize pool. Based on their placement in the open, the California Champion resident is gauranteed to win a minimum of $500. A separate prize pool for the overall tournament winner(s) in the Open will also be held.
OPEN SECTION
The Open Section is Limited to 20 seats this year to participate in the private room. (11/10/2025 Update:SOLD OUT! All 20 Open seats have been filled! If you are serious about wanting to compete in the Open contact TD.) Should we exceed the 20 player limit players will be accommodated towards the 1st Handicap Division Section. To participate in the Open Section you must be AGA 3 Dan or higher. Tournament Director will use discretion based on player's rank for the Open.
HANDICAP SECTION
The Handicap Section is intended for players participating in the 20 Kyu to mid-Dan Range
Go Professional Eligibility
Go professionals are allowed to play in the Open, and are eligible for the Overall Tournament Winner prize pool.
Additional Details
Players must register by 11:59 pm Monday 11/24 to play in first round. The first 25 attendees to register will receive a blue ticket for priority line up for lunch on both days of the event! (10/19/25 Update: SOLD OUT! All 25 Priority blue tickets have been claimed! Don't worry, everyone still enjoys the same delicious lunch, just in regular line up order.) The Spectator's 2-Day Meal Ticket is $30 (or $15 per day.)
On-site registration for Handicap rounds 2-5 allowed only. ($5 fee applies)
Entry fee details are listed below & players must have current AGA membership.
HOTEL DISCOUNTED BLOCK
We recently partnered with the Holiday Inn Express in Downtown San Diego to provide a discounted hotel block for attendees this year! Contact the TD for the booking link