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Between March 30 and April 9 Michael Redmond, 9 dan, will be visiting the UK. Michael was born in the USA in 1963, but moved to Japan in 1979 to become an insei. He is the only non-oriental player to have achieved the strength of professional 9 dan.

You can see his profile on the Nihon Ki-in site here, but you need to be able read Japanese...

Pictures taken from the various events can be seen here

Here is some information in English and some photos.

For all events, early booking will be much appreciated - even to the extent of 'maybe/probably/yes'. This will help in organising food, premises and sets, as well as helping the tutor to pitch to the level of the audience.

Michael will be conducting several events during that week (click for details).

Junior Training Mar 30
Strong Player's Weekend Mar 31 - Apr 1
Swindon Apr 2
Chester Apr 3
Leamington Apr 4
British Go Congress Apr 5 - 7

On Saturday March 30, Michael will visit Cambridge Junior Chess and Go Club from 16:00 to 18:00. It is at St Augustine’s Hall, Richmond Road, Cambridge CB4 3PS. Contact Paul Smith 01223 563932 paul.smith25 at ntlworld.com.

On March 31 and April 1 (Easter Sunday/Monday) there will be a "Strong Players Weekend" in Cambridge. Entry is limited to 20, and selection has been based on current position in the EGF ranking list. Please note that British Summer Time starts on Sunday 31st, so the clocks will go forward on Saturday night. Those selected have already received an invitation: if you think you have been left out please let Toby Manning know immediately via treasurer AT britgo.org

This venue is the “Doubletree by Hilton” in Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RT. This used to be the Garden House Hotel.

On March 31 the event will start at 11:00 and finish at 18:00.
On April 1 it will be 9:30 until 16:30.

For further details please see www.swindongoclub.org.uk and click on the link to Michael Redmond.

On Wednesday April 3, Michael will be visiting Chester Go Club at The Olde Custom House (see link for map & details). Note that the event will take place upstairs, in the private function room. There will be 2 sessions:

• Between 16:00 and 18:30, he will review games brought by some attendees. Bring an SGF if you'd like it considering. Games covered will be limited by time, and preference may be given to games involving 2 attendees. Comments made will be suitable for the single-digit kyu level (most attendees will be in this range).
• Between 18:30 and 19:30, there will be a light buffet provided.
• Between 19:30 and 22:30, Michael will first play simultaneous games (giving some tips to each opponent). Numbers of games will be limited, but people may join together - 2 or 3 per board - & help each other. After that, Michael will give general comments on matters arising from the games in general.

The cost will be £5 for one session, or £7.50 for two sessions.

Please contact Pat Ridley Patrick.Ridley AT ntlworld.com for further details (also 01928 719 787, or 07816 200 512).

The Granville Arms is a gastropub in Barford, Warwickshire. Barford is a village about 1 mile from the A46/M40 (M40 Junction 15). The room will be available from 19:00. The pub serves food from 18:00, it's advisable to book beforehand if you would like a meal.

From 19:30 to 20:30, Michael will do a lecture using his own games, focusing on reading, counting and sente. There will then be a half-hour break, when you can do the team quiz, chat or whatever.

From 21:00 to 22:00 Michael will do three game commentaries. If you have a game that you would like to be commented, please submit it to Kirsty Healey by March 26th, Matthew Macfadyen will choose the three most interesting games (trying to reflect a range of strengths) and Michael will comment these. It would be good if you could submit games against other attendees so we get double benefit.

There will be a charge of £7.50, to cover room hire and entertaining Michael.

Please let Kirsty Healey know if you plan to come and what your strength is, so that Michael can plan his lecture appropriately.

Further details from Kirsty Healey mshealey AT live.co.uk

Between Friday April 5 and Sunday April 7 Michael will be attending the British Go Congress in Stevenage. On the Friday afternoon, from 14:00, he will be giving a teaching session, and during the Congress he will be providing game reviews.