The French Championship 2017, an interview with Benjamin Dréan Guénaïzia the champion of 2017

By Tony Claasen | Interviews | 06.11.2017 13:55

An interview with Benjamin Dréan Guénaïzia, telling us a little about himself and giving us a small insight of his impression of this years championship.  Read more...

Shanglü Cup 2017

By Johannes Obenaus | International | 05.11.2017 9:02

The Shanglü Cup is China’s biggest amateur tournament. It is hosted by the Hangzhou Qiyuan, and held in their huge 34 floor building, which combines a go school with a hotel. The attractive prize pool of roughly 35,000 € gathered 277 players together from 27th of October to 1st of November.  Read more...

Seong-jin Kim dominates EGCC Anniversary Tournament

By Kim Ouweleen | News | 01.11.2017 0:09 | Comments: 1

From Friday 20 to Sunday 22 October the European Go Cultural Centre in Amstelveen organised several events in celebration of their 25th anniversary. One of those events was the EGCC Anniversary Tournament, which was dominated by German resident Seong-jin Kim 8d. In a field of 87 players from 15 different countries, of which no less than 38 were dan players, Korean-born Kim defeated all opposition. Second place was claimed by Artem Kachanovskyi 1p and third place went to Lukáš Podpěra 7d.  Read more...

14th Sankei Cup and Exchange Matches

By Viktor Lin | International | 31.10.2017 16:21 | Comments: 1

Once again, the Kansai Ki-in has invited EGF pros to participate at the Sankei Cup in Japan. This year, Europe was represented by Ilya Shikshin 1p and Andrii Kravets 1p, whereas the AGA sent Eric Lui 1p.  Read more...

Interview with Michiel Eijkhout, author of the book Close Encounter with the Middle Game

By Tony Claasen | Interviews | 27.10.2017 18:50 | Comments: 1

In May 2016 Close Encounters with the Middle Game, written by Michiel Eijkhout, 6 dan appeared at Kiseido publishing company as the 10th and last part in the Mastering the Basics Series (K80). The book consists of 32 in-depth analyses of the same number of propositions, yes you guessed it correctly, from 32 professional games.  Read more...

Close Encounters with the Middle Game, a readers review

By Tony Claasen | Reviews | 23.10.2017 16:24

In May 2016 Close Encounters with the Middle Game, written by Michiel Eijkhout, 6 dan appeared at Kiseido publishing company as the 10th and last part in the Mastering the Basics Series (K80).

A selection from 32 of his articles written for the Dutch Go Magazine.
Explaining some basic moves played in actual professional games.
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Meijin Title and 7 Crowns

By Tony Claasen | International | 17.10.2017 18:27

Iyama Yuta wins Meijin Title and once more holds all 7 top titles in one hand.  Read more...

Go Teachers' Day in the EGCC

By Kim Ouweleen | International | 16.10.2017 14:02

On Friday 20 October, one day before the 25 Years EGCC Anniversary Go Tournament, the European Go Cultural Centre organises a special seminar for go teachers in Europe.  Read more...

4th Silk road tournament

By Pavol Lisy | International | 10.10.2017 13:22 | Comments: 2

The 4th Silk Road International City Weiqi Tournament takes place this year in Tianshui, China. 13 European players have come this year to fight for generous prizes and the title. 2017's European champion and the winner of 3rd Silk Road Tournament Ilya Shikshin 1p is also participating. Can he defend his title?  Read more...