Ziggy's goes rated!

Ziggy's has always welcomed rated games, but for the longest time, no rated games were played. Now we have enough regulars that there is interest to play more rated games, so each month we are going to have an informal "tournament" that spans the entire month.

So far here are the standings for September. Please note that the tournament is ongoing throughout the entire month, so the more often you show up and play rated games, the higher a chance you have of winning the monthly tournament!* :)

If you're an AGA member (or want to become one), come on out and join us. Also, for a limited time, the AGA is permitting us to sign up first-time members for the low low rate of $15 (normally $30). Note the rated games and the membership are completely optional! If you do not want to play rated games or particiapte in the tournament, you can still show up, play an unrated game or two for free, and have a great time!

New rated games 9/7/08:
Carey (5k, W) v. Keith (10k, B) - 5 stones - W+R
Mike (14k, W) v. Oliver (15k, B) - 0.5 komi - W+T

Current standings for September:
Carey - 1 game
Mike - 1 game
Keith - 0 games
Oliver - 0 games

*Of course there are no prizes, but at least there is no entry fee and you get a chance to improve your ranking! Plus you get gloating rights, which everyone knows is more valuable than gold.