European Go Journal September 2026 Newsletter

By Artem Kachanovskyi | News | 14.09.2026 16:38

The 68th European Go Congress took place last summer in Ankara, Turkey. We invite you to share your impressions! [email protected] Shin Jinseo 9p defeated KataGo 2-1 in a two-stone handicap series in July. We will review the most exciting games and report on these and other important events in our… Read more...

Lukas Podpera 7d takes 3rd place at the World Amateur Go Championship!

By Milena Boclé | International | 14.09.2026 9:36

Lukas Podpera 7d, one of Europe strongest players, represented Czechia at the 46th World Amateur Go Championship. After 8 tough rounds, he finished 3rd, a rare historical achievement for Europe. We asked him a few question to celebrate this. Read more...

Shin Youngsoo 7d wins the Pisa International Weiqi Cup!

By Milena Boclé | News | 08.09.2026 11:49

The 2nd Pisa International Weiqi Cup took place at the Meeting Art Craft Center of Pisa, Italy, on September 5-6, as a Bonus C-level of the Grand Prix Circuit. A total of 52 players from 13 countries participated. Shin Youngsoo 7d from Korea won with a perfect score. Read more...

In Memoriam: Martin Finke

By Manja Marz | News | 18.08.2026 9:36

It is with great sadness that the European Go Federation mourns the passing of Martin Finke, who died at the age of 64 after a period of serious illness. Read more...

Ukraine wins the 16th Pandanet Go European Team Championship!

By Milena Boclé | News | 08.08.2026 16:11

Ukraine won the finals of the PGETC, which took place in Ankara, Türkiye, on August 3-4. Read more...

Andrii Kravets 3p is the European Champion 2026!

By Milena Boclé | News | 06.08.2026 15:04

The European Championship took place in Ankara, Türkiye, from July 25 to August 2. After 8 rounds of intense battle, Andrii Kravets 3p from Ukraine is the champion. Congratulations! Read more...

The 16th Pandanet Go European Team Championship

By Milena Boclé | News | 01.08.2026 8:28

The 16th Pandanet Go European Team Championship - "PGETC" - (almost) ended after a year of thrilling online games in several leagues. The ultimate matches of the A league will take place in real life at the EGC 2026 in Ankara, Türkiye, in early August with Ukraine, Czechia, France and… Read more...

The European Women’s Go Championship is upcoming in London!

By Milena Boclé | Announcements | 28.07.2026 16:45

The European Women's Go Championship 2026 will take place in London, UK, on October 3-4. This prestigious event, which determines the best women Go player in Europe, will welcome players from all over Europe to the London Go Centre, including many national champions and even a World Champion! Read more...

The European Go Congress 2026 is starting!

By Milena Boclé | News | 24.07.2026 11:39

The biggest European Go event takes place in Ankara, Türkiye, from July 25th to August 8th. Around 600 participants are expected to join the event. Read more...

Mateusz Surma 4p wins the Moyo Open 2026!

By Jana Hricova | News | 20.07.2026 17:02

On July 18-19th, the Moyo Open - Radek Nechanicky Memorial took place in Pardubice, Czechia. This tournament was part of the Grand Prix Circuit 2026 as a Bonus C Level, bringing points to qualify to the Final event next January. Undefeated, Mateusz Surma 4p claimed the victory. Read more...