BIBA's view on computer go

By Kim Ouweleen | Interviews | 18.09.2016 19:00 | Comments: 2

In the article "AlphaGo and the future of go: interviews with top European players" we asked some of the best players in Europe how they experienced the historical AlphaGo matches. In this sequel, we talk more with Hungarian go player Diána Kőszegi 1p and the people she works with every day: the teachers and students of the international go school BIBA in Gunpo city, Korea.  Read more...

Korean Prime Minister Cup 2016

By Marika Dubiel | International | 13.09.2016 20:17

Last week Korean Prime Minister Cup 2016 was played in Buan County, Korea. Find out why that part of Korea has a special relationship with Go, and how the European players performed in the tournament. (with special thanks to Herman Hiddema)  Read more...

Ilya Shikshin 7d vs. Wang Yuanjun 6p

By Viktor Lin | Reviews | 07.09.2016 20:59

A little known event concerning European Go happened at the SportAccord World Mind Games that took place in December 2013:

In the Men's Team Division, Ilya Shikshin 7d (now 1p) defeated the #1 player of Taiwan, Wang Yuanjun 6p (now 9p).  Read more...

Moravian Open 2016, Brno

By Laura Avram | News | 04.09.2016 16:08

The Moravian Go Open, best known among Go players as the Brno tournament, took place between the September 2nd and 4th. The tournament took place for the 15th at Santon Hotel.   Read more...

3rd Silk Road Tournament

By Pavol Lisy | International | 01.09.2016 8:51 | Comments: 4

The 3rd Silk Road Tournament in Urumqi has started on 2nd of September and will finish by 4th of September. This year 14 players from Europe have registered for the tournament, 6 of which are professionals! Who will win the first price of 60.000 RMB (~6700 EUR)? A European player like in the 1st year or a Chinese player like the 2nd time around? We follow LIVE.  Read more...

The European Women Go Championship 2016, Belgium

By Laura Avram | News | 22.08.2016 21:40 | Comments: 1

The European Women Go Championship took place this year on the 20th and 21st of August in Belgium, in the charming city of Antwerp, once a prominent port. The event took place in a modern, lively youth hostel in the city centre, which provided an excellent opportunity to promote the game. The big banner placed by the entrance informed the travellers about the event.  Read more...

European Women's Go Championship 2016

By Tony Atkins | News | 20.08.2016 12:38

The European Women's Go Championship 2016 was held in Antwerp, Belgium, on 20th and 21st August. It was played at the Pulcinella Youth Hostel.

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AlphaGo and the future of go: interviews with top European players

By Kim Ouweleen | Interviews | 19.08.2016 13:16 | Comments: 3

The historical match between Lee Sedol 9p and the computer program AlphaGo, has changed the game forever. Or has it? We interviewed some of the top players in Europe, asked them how they experienced the event and what they think the future holds for go.  Read more...

60th European Go Congress Ends in St Petersburg

By Tony Atkins | News | 06.08.2016 20:14

The 60th European Go Congress closed in St Petersburg with the closing cermony on Saturday 6th August, just after the end of the European Open. Of the 597 players in this Kim Young-Sam, 7d Korea, was the best taking the Open title on tie break.  Read more...