Seattle Go Center

I should preface all this by saying that I am only about a 15-​kyu, for those of you familiar with the Go strength ranking system. That is roughly equivalent to an experienced beginner. I’d love to get better if anyone wants to play at the club or elsewhere!
This is the only organized place to play club Go in Seattle that I’m aware of, and it’s a really great place to play. The membership is varied in skill, walk of life, and personality — so there’s almost always someone who matches your profile to play with. There are some kids who go on children’s night on Tuesday who are very highly ranked, and wipe the floor with me on a regular basis. It’s quite an ego hit, but I’ve gotten sorta used to it.
What’s great about the membership is their willingness to teach beginners! I walked in knowing only the basic rules of the game and I came out of my first few sessions understanding basic opening principles and some life-​and-​death problems. I think I would improve by four stones if I could just learn when my groups are in danger and when I can play tenuki… but I do believe that I can learn that all at the Seattle Go Center!
The facilities are simple and plain, but mostly pretty clean. There are plenty of Go boards in good condition, and the stones are mostly plastic, but there are some slate and shell sets in storage for important games. Also, there is a tatami room with a very elegant floor table, complete with some traditional Japanese decorations.
The center runs tournaments every once in a while, and also invite domestic and international high-​dan level players to play simuls and to give lessons. This is an incredible benefit of membership.
If you play Go (also known as Igo, Baduk, and Weiqi), you really should check this place out. Get your butt kicked by a 12-​year-​old prodigy!