Yan Jin (5d) was named the 2024 Colorado State Go Champion after finishing the Southern Colorado Open Go tournament undefeated. Going into the fourth round both Jin and Nicole Chen (4d) were 3-0 for the day. They faced off in round four to decide the championship. 

The tournament was held on September 7th at the Gold Hills police station in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Organized by the Elevation Go Club, the event marked the club's first tournament since its founding two years ago. With 31 participants from across Colorado, players faced off in three divisions: the Open (Dan) division (10 players), Single Digit Kyu (SDK)(10 Players), and Double Digit Kyu (DDK)(11 Players). 

Jordan Hagen (3k) won the SDK division with a 3-1 record, while Alicia Mclean (16k) won the DDK division, also with a record of 3-1. Visit the Leago tournament webpage for full tournament results. 

The tournament was expertly directed by Joe Robertson, with invaluable support from numerous Elevation Go Club members. Special recognition goes to Eric Wainwright of Boulder, Colorado for providing the Go boards, stones, and clocks that literally made the tournament possible. 

The club also extends its gratitude to the Colorado Springs Police Department for the use of their facility and to Fred Walker, a retired police officer and Elevation Go Club member, for coordinating use of the facility.

The tournament was generously sponsored by Go equipment manufacturer Song Yun, Go equipment retailer Yellow Mountain Imports, online Go education source Go Magic, crossfit gym Crossfit Controlled Chaos, and Go club resource Baduk.club. 

The 2024 Southern Colorado Open Go tournament showcased the passion and dedication of the state's Go community. The Elevation Go Club's commitment to fostering the game's growth in the region has set a strong foundation for future club events. 

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Detailed Results