52nd Paris International Tournament

By Ralf Wurzinger | News | 07.05.2025 9:09

This year’s Paris tournament was hosted again at the École Normale Supérieure in the Latin quarter of Paris. 182 participants from 20 kyu to 8 dan competed in 6 rounds during the 3-day Easter weekend, April 19-21. This year’s Paris tournament was hosted again at the École Normale Supérieure in… Read more...

European Go Yearbook 2024 Release

By Artem Kachanovskyi | News | 05.05.2025 16:11

Announcement of the European Go Yearbook 2024 release In 2024, the European go scene was home to numerous bright and exciting events. We decided that it certainly deserves a book showcasing the beauty of European go and the talent of its players. This year, the team of the European Go… Read more...

Issyk-Kul Go Cup 2025: A Tournament on the Shores of One of the World’s Most Beautiful Lake

By Milena Boclé | News | 23.04.2025 8:12

The Issyk-Kul Go Cup, held annually in June by the shores of the high-altitude Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan, has quickly become one of the most unique and atmospheric Go tournaments in Central Asia. With breathtaking views of the Tian Shan mountain range and a warm, welcoming community, the tournament has… Read more...

Call for students: 9th Annual World Collegiate WEICHI Championship 2025

By Milena Boclé | News | 05.04.2025 16:15

The 9th Annual World Collegiate WEICHI Championship 2025 will take place in Singapore on July 26 – August 1, 2025. Three participants from Europe will be invited. If you are an undergraduate student, please contact your national federation to express your interest! The 9th Annual World Collegiate WEICHI Championship 2025… Read more...

Qualification tournament for the 6th World Baduk Championship – for half veterans (born 1980 or earlier)

By Milena Boclé | News | 05.04.2025 14:45

The 6th World Baduk Championship will take place on a beach resort in the south of South Korea in June. 16 players from Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe will participate, all born in 1980 or earlier. To chose the European representative, a qualification tournament will be played from April… Read more...

European Youth Go Championship 2025 – A Personal Reflection on an Unforgettable Event

By Mihaela Taranu | News | 14.03.2025 17:05

The European Youth Go Championship (EYGC) 2025, held from March 6-9 at the historic Cazinoul Băilor Museum Center in Vatra Dornei, Romania, was more than just a tournament. It was a celebration of youth, strategy, and the rich tradition of Go. Hosting this prestigious event in Vatra Dornei — a… Read more...

Olesia Malko 4d and Bende Barcza 3d win the European Youth Go Championship 2025

By Milena Boclé | News | 13.03.2025 8:34

The European Youth Go Championship 2025 took place in Vatra Dornei, Romania, on March 6-8. It gathered more than 100 players under 18 and 12 years old. The 30th European Youth Go Championship 2025 took place in the beautiful Museum Center  ‘Casinoul Bailor” in  Vatra Dornei, Romania, on March 6-8.… Read more...

Benjamin Dréan-Guénaïzia qualifies to become the 10th EGF pro

By Milena Boclé | News | 16.02.2025 8:30

After what felt like an eternity for both the players and the audience, the 11-round Pro Qualification tournament concluded with the victory of French Champion Benjamin Dréan-Guénaïzia 7d! He will officially join the ranks of EGF professionals in during EGC in Warsaw, in July 2025. After the last edition in… Read more...

Lanke Cup European Pro Qualification – February 10-16th

By Milena Boclé | News | 02.02.2025 14:44

The 10th EGF pro will be decided after 6 days of tournament, among 12 players taking part in this 8th professional qualification. The event will take place from February 10 to 16th in Vienna, Go7 Go Club. Here we are, almost there, on the edge to get our 10th EGF… Read more...

OhMyGo Experimental Blitz Tournament – A New Form of Go Entertainment

By Ondrej Kruml | News | 14.01.2025 20:06

Nowadays, it is common for Go tournaments to be broadcast on online servers, often accompanied by live commentary. Whilst enjoyable, this is slow-paced and requires a dedicated audience to watch it in full. The recent success of Speed Chess tournaments made the OhMyGo team (Ondrej Kruml and Franta Caha from… Read more...