2023 Tak Open: alion02 wins, three players qualify for next Championship

The current Tak Champion and newly-named Dragon, alion02, has won the 2023 US Tak Open. This tournament saw 148 hard-fought games played between 38 players. While alion02 remained in the lead throughout the tournament, things got quite close at the end, where he only barely made it out by a 1 point margin after second-place […]

The January Beginner Tournament is Open for Registration!

Come join the January Beginner Tak Tournament! It starts on January 6th. This tournament is inclusive to almost all, with eligibility based on skill level rather than time played. And no, you don’t need to be a USTA member or live in the US to participate. Wondering if you’re a beginner? It’s not about the […]

2023 Annual USTA Member Meeting

As 2023 nears its end, we would like to take some time to reflect on what went well and what could use some work. Please join us on the Tak Talk Discord in the usta_member_mtg channel to share your thoughts. Anything related to the USTA can be brought up – tournaments you would like to […]

Craftsman Licenses Are Here!

The US Tak Association is pleased to unveil the Tak Craftsman License, a new opportunity for enthusiasts to craft and sell Tak sets and Capstones. Open to all, the application process promises a swift response, either approving or rejecting submissions promptly. Bill Leighton, who we all know and love, has been named the first recipient […]

Thrilling Conclusions and Upsets: The 2023 Dragon Cup Tournament

The 2023 Dragon Cup Tournament has come to an end! The Dragon Cup was a blast to play in and to watch. For those unaware, it was a single elimination tournament open to all and was played over six weeks. We saw some great games at all levels of the tournament and some pretty huge […]

2023 Tak Open – Registration Now Open!

That’s right. The Tak Open is open for registration! For those of you who don’t know, the Tak Open is the biggest Tak tournament there is. Every two years(the odd years, like 2023), the Tak Open is the opportunity for everyone of all skill levels to compete together for glory, prizes, and three slots in […]

2023 Trans-AtlanTak

The Old World and New World battled anew in this year’s Trans-AtlanTak Tournament. We had twenty-six competitors from ten different countries battling it out. In years past, the Old World absolutely dominated. It wasn’t even really a contest. This year, however, the New World switched things up and won eight games to five! The first […]

2022 Members Tournament

Registration is now open for the USTA Members Tournament. It will begin on Saturday, June 25th and last 3 or 4 weeks, depending on participation. Registration closes Friday, June 24th at 10pm BST. You must be a USTA member to participate; you can join us here. You do not need to be in the US to be […]

3D Printable Design Contest

3D Printable Design Contest is open now and submissions will be accepted until 6/24/22. Read the full details and submit your designs here.The top 2 submissions will receive a check from the USTA for $50 and get a 3D Tak Designer Discord role! Not only that, but various levels of participation (not just designing a set, […]

2021 US Tak Open

Registration is now open for the US Tak Open. It will be hosted online at playtak.com and run from 23 October to 21 November. Registration closes Friday, 22 October at 10pm BST. The tournament is free and open to all. You do NOT need to be in the U.S. or a USTA member to participate. […]