We had another vacationer from a snowy state at this week’s meeting – Wayne, 1 dan from New York. Rob and I each played him in a four stone handicap game. Rob narrowly won his game, while I lost mine by resignation when a game-deciding life and death battle turned against me. Regulars Nate and Josh K. exchanged several small-board handicap games and I beat Nate in a six stone game. We also had a new beginner, Victoria, who played several 9×9 games.

I’ve posted the games Rob and I played against Wayne in the extended entry.

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Today’s meeting was a bit quieter than last week. Libby and Jack from Wisconsin are headed back home, but were able to show for one more meeting. I got to play Jack in a very bloody game, and Libby played Josh K. in a couple 13×13 handicap games. Also, Rob finally broke my streak against him (game record posted in the extended entry).

Remember, we meet every Sunday afternoon at Books-a-Million in Fort Myers.

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Seven players showed up today, including a couple on vacation from Minnesota. I won my weekly game against Rob, for the third week in a row (the game record is below the fold, as usual). Josh K. won a couple 13×13 even games against Kevin, and two more against Giovanni. Libby from Minnesota beat Kevin, giving five stones on a 19×19 board, but lost a nine stone game against me. Her husband (sorry, I didn’t catch your name!) lost a couple quick games to Rob.

An eighth player showed up later in the meeting, but I haven’t caught his name, nor the outcome of the games he played against Kevin. Sorry! Let me know next week and I can record your Grand Prix points.

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We had six members show up today. Nate and Grant quickly played three games, Nate winning one while giving four stones, and going 1-1 while giving five. Grant also played Josh K., winning while giving nine stones on the full sized, board, but Josh beat Scott in an even game on the 9×9. Nate also played Josh K., this time winning on a 13×13 while giving 6 stones. I won my second in a row against Rob. The game record is posted in the extended entry.

Remember, meetings are every Sunday at Books-a-Million in Fort Myers from 12:30 to 4:30.

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I’ve heard from some people who are interested in learning go but can’t attend on Sundays, but would be willing to run a regular Go meeting at Cool Comics and Games in Cape Coral. These would be during the week – probably Monday, Wednesday or Thursday. This would be in addition to our Sunday Fort Myers meetings which would remain the primary meeting night.

Post a comment if you’re interested in a weekday Cape meeting. I want to make sure there are enough interested parties before we move forward.

Just five members showed up today, but there were still a lot of interesting match-ups. Newcomer Josh K. lost his first 19×19 game at nine stones to Grant, but went on to force Rob down to five stones on the 9×9. Nate beat Grant in consecutive four and five stone handicap games earning four Grand Prix points before narrowly losing a seven stone game to me.

Meanwhile, Rob and I engaged in a titanic slug-fest. I put together a good opening and early middle game, breaking out into a huge lead which I naturally squandered. We both ran short of time and some mistakes in the endgame let me eke out a 1.5 point win. Our latest series is tied at four games apiece. I’ve posted the game record below the fold.

Remember, we meet every Sunday from 12:30 to 4:30. We had a couple people show up four hours late today, so they didn’t get to play! Also, we’re still planning on running a tournament in February, though the location still needs to be confirmed. Check back here for updates.

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