2026 Vermont Summer Go Tournament

Join us for the Six Seasons of Vermont Go, where you'll have six opportunities throughout the year to make your best moves in AGA-rated tournament games. Participate in all six events to earn a unique award. Tournament formats include McMahon for the traditional four seasons, self-paired for the in-between seasons, and a knockout division to determine the top Vermonter during our championship. Our fourth competition of the year is slated for Saturday, July 18th, at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, which sits on the waterfront of Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont, just a few blocks from the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Church Street Marketplace. We can't predict the weather for each event, but we can promise warm welcomes, pleasant venues, and brilliant games of Go! # Schedule * 9:00 AM Venue opens for setup * 9:45 AM Check-in deadline * 10:00 AM Round 1 * Lunch break. Please plan to be back before 1:00 PM * 1:00 PM Round 2 * 3:30 PM Round 3 * After all games have finished, we will have an awards ceremony and prizes for the top finishers # Entry Fee $15 USD The entry fee can be paid with a credit card online (see below) or in person (cash only). # Format * 1 Day * 3 Rounds * McMahon pairing # Time Control * Fischer Bonus Time * 30 minutes main time + 15 seconds added per move # Rules * Japanese rules * 6.5 komi # Divisions Main (Handicap) Division The Main (Handicap) Division is open to all AGA members and will have normal handicaps for all games. Handicap will be based on the difference in rating/rank.