THE EGF ACADEMY IS BACK (yes, allcaps were needed for that)

By Benjamin Dréan-Guénaïzia and Milena Boclé | News | 21.03.2026 18:15

After a – too – long hiatus, the EGF Academy is baaaaaaack! Helping our young players to improve in a professional and coordinated environment is what the EGF Academy is all about. Whether you simply want to get stronger or to become a professional player, joining the Academy will benefit… Read more...

Richard Bozulich, legendary Go author, publisher and translator, passed away

By egf_admin | News | 14.03.2026 18:14

Richard Bozulich, the co-founder of Ishi Press and founder of the Kiseido Publishing Company, publisher of Go World, passed away a few days ago in Japan. Richard Bozulich was part of the Go journey of so many of us, if not all. Through the books and articles he wrote, translated,… Read more...

Mateusz Surma 4p is the Factorio Speed Go Champion!

By Ondrej Kruml | News | 23.02.2026 10:22

After four months of epic Sunday battles, the first Factorio Speed Go Championship has come to an end. Opposing two of the strongest European players: Mateusz Surma 4p and Lukas Podpera 7d. And what a spectacular final it was! After four months of epic Sunday battles, the first Factorio Speed Go… Read more...

The 24th World Students Go OZA Championship!

By Milena Boclé | News | 11.02.2026 18:24

On February 10-11th, three European representatives took part in the 24th World Students GO OZA Championship, played at the Nihon Ki-in (Japanese Go Association) in Tokyo. Adriana Podperova 2d, Ondrej Kralik 4d and Mihailo Jacimovic 3d gave their best there, but China won… On February 10-11th, three European players took… Read more...

EYGC to Select European Representative for the 11th GLOBIS Cup

By Oksana Nevostruyeva | News | 29.01.2026 15:34

The European Youth Go Championship will serve as the qualification tournament for the European representative at the 11th GLOBIS Cup in Tokyo in June 2026. We are pleased to announce an important update regarding the European Youth Go Championship (EYGC) and international youth competition opportunities. After a pause, the prestigious… Read more...

Mr. Nie Weiping 9p passed away

By egf_admin | News | 15.01.2026 18:18

Yesterday evening, following a long illness, Mr. Nie Weiping 9p, a historical figure of the Chinese Go world and of the worldwide Go community, passed away in Beijing. Yesterday evening, following a long illness, Mr. Nie Weiping 9p, a historical figure of the Chinese Go world and of the worldwide… Read more...

Damen Woo 6d wins the Grand Prix Finale!

By Milena Boclé | News | 11.01.2026 16:54

The Grand Prix Finale 2025 took place in the China Cultural Center of Stockholm on January 8-11th. The top 16 players fought for the win and, after many dramatic turns of events, the winner is Damen Woo 6d from UK, showcasing a very high level of play and defeating the… Read more...

The European Weiqi Grand Prix Finale | 8-11 January, Stockholm

By Milena Boclé | News | 08.01.2026 18:59

The last step of the Grand Prix Circuit 2025 is…the Finale! 16 top players could earn a seat or points to qualify for the event, and now fight over 4 days in Stockholm. The European Weiqi Grand Prix Finale is the last step of the Grand Prix Circuit 2025. This… Read more...

Martin Stiassny retires as EGF President

By Manja Marz | News | 04.01.2026 18:15

After 16 years of devoted leadership, Martin Stiassny retired as President of the European Go Federation on 1 January 2026. Since first taking office in 2009, Martin has been a tireless advocate for the game of Go, helping nurture and expand the European Go community in countless ways. Martin Stiassny… Read more...

Mateusz Surma 3p wins the 51st London Open Go Congress!

By Milena Boclé | News | 02.01.2026 11:35

Following his good results this year, Mateusz surma 3p (PL), European Champion, wrapped up 2025 with an ultimate big win at the 51st London Open Go Congress, ending undefeated just before the New Year. The traditional end-of-the-year London Open Go Congress, this time a Bonus B event of the Grand… Read more...