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...

Best wishes 2026 from the EGF President

By Manja Marz | News | 01.01.2026 8:57

Dear players, organizers, volunteers, and friends of Go across Europe, As we begin the year 2026, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to the entire European Go community. It is a great honor to address you for the first time as President of the European Go Federation. Happy… Read more...

Lukas Podpera 7d wins the Hungarian Open Go Championship 2025!

By Milena Boclé | News | 26.11.2025 13:41

Lukáš Podpěra 7d from Czechia showcased his powerful skills once more this year by winning the Hungarian Open 2025, a Bonus point C tournament of the Grand Prix Circuit. Second place was taken by Pál Balogh 7d (Hungary), the podium was completed by Dominik Boviz 6d (Hungary). The Hungarian Open… Read more...

Mateusz Surma 3p wins the Moyo Open!

By Milena Boclé | News | 11.11.2025 18:31

The Moyo Open – Radek Nechanicky Memorial took place in Brno, Czechia, on November 8-9. It attracted 69 players for a five rounds tournament, included in the Grand Prix Circuit as a Bonus point C event. The Moyo Open – Radek Nechanicky Memorial took place in Brno, Czechia, on November… Read more...

The 1st Factorio Speed Go Championship is about to kick off!!

By Milena Boclé | News | 26.10.2025 16:33

The championship sees 16 European top players competing in a fresh competition format: a single-elimination, best-of-five knockout tournament with decreasing time settings. Dear readers! A new event is starting this weekend, more precisely on the 2nd of November: The Factorio Speed Go Championship!This tournament is led by a Czech team… Read more...

Ondrej Kralik 4d is the new European Student Champion!

By egf_admin | News | 13.10.2025 7:47

Ondrej Kralik 4d (Slovakia) won the European Student Go tournament, held in Durham, England, on October 11-12. Undefeated, Ondrej showed a powerful play and shall represent Europe along with runner-ups at the next OZA World Student Go Championship, in February in Japan. [Report written by the Durham Go Club and… Read more...