EGF team in the Chinese League C

By Milena Boclé | International | 10.06.2025 9:56

A team from Europe is regularly invited to play in the Chinese League C. This year, the team is made of Andrii Kravets 2p, Stanisław Frejlak 2p, Tanguy Le Calvé 1p and Lukáš Podpěra 7d (6 in China). The event goes on from June 9th to 17th.  Read more...

45th World Amateur Go Championship

By Benjamin Dréan-Guénaïzia | International | 28.05.2025 20:49 | Comments: 1

For the first time in its history, the World Amateur Go Championship ventured outside Asia, landing in the unexpected yet vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada. What followed was a whirlwind of fierce games, cultural surprises, and organizational quirks—all seen through the eyes of a soon-to-be professional with a jetlagged sense of humor and a sharp love for the game.  Read more...

Chinese Weiqi Association opens the pro qualification tournament to foreigners | July 10-20

By Milena Boclé | International | 20.05.2025 8:27

This year, the Chinese Weiqi Association (CWA) invites international participants (except Japan and Korea) to take part in the 2025 weiqi professional qualification tournament, held in Hangzhou, China, on July 10 to 20.
EGF 5D+ players can contact the EGF if they wish to take part in this pro exam.  Read more...

Qualifiers for the 3rd Quzhou Lanke Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament!

By Milena Boclé | International | 03.05.2025 8:14

An important tournament will take place in Quzhou, China, from June 30th: the Quzhou Lanke Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament! Participants from 7d to professional level can play. To select the European representative, a small qualification event is happening online.  Read more...

Call for the World Junior Pair Go Championship (U-15)

International | 30.04.2025 9:17 | Comments: 1

The European Go Federation has received the invitation of the Japan Pair Go Association for the World Junior Pair Go Championship (U-15). The tournament will be a parallel event to the 34th International Amateur Pair Go Championship, which will be held between August 7 and August 11, 2025, in Osaka-Kansai EXPO Messe “Wasse”. One European Pair can participate.  Read more...

Call for the Matsuda Cup 9th World Students Pair Go Championship

International | 30.04.2025 9:05

The European Go Federation has received the invitation of the Japan Pair Go Association for the Matsuda Cup 9th World Students Pair Go Championship. The tournament will be a parallel event to the 34th International Amateur Pair Go Championship, which will be held between August 7 and August 11, 2025, in Osaka-Kansai EXPO Messe “Wasse”. Two European Pairs can participate.  Read more...

Tanguy 1p and Stanislaw 1p at the 1st "Beihai Xinyi Cup" World Weiqi Open Tournament - shaking up the world!

By Milena Boclé | International | 10.04.2025 12:44

Tanguy 1p and Stanislaw 1p took part to the 1st Beihai Xinyi Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament in Beihai, China. They had strong opponents but the fighting spirit led to something close to writing a new page in the history of go.  Read more...

Europeans at the 23rd World Students Go OZA Championship

By Milena Boclé | International | 21.03.2025 15:44

On February 11-12th in Tokyo, Japan, took place a major event for the world students: the World Students GO OZA Championship, gathering 16 players from all over the world. Three Europeans took part in the event!
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Rita Pocsai 5d wins the SENKO CUP World Go Women’s Championship 2025!!

By Milena Boclé | International | 14.03.2025 10:09

The SENKO CUP World Go Women’s Championship 2025 was held in Tokyo on March 14th for amateurs. Rita Pocsai 5d, Manja Marz 4d and Olesia Malko 4d participated in the tournament and..Rita won!  Read more...