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...

Annual General Meeting 2016, some Updates

By Lorenz Trippel | News | 01.08.2016 18:49

Like last year 22 countries sent a representative to the assembly. With different numbers of votes for each country, the majority was reached at 26 votes. Some countries have only 1 vote because of a reduced membership fee, most countries have 2 votes and the bigger countries like Russia, Germany, France and Holland have 4.  Read more...

Ilya Shikshin is 60th European Champion

By Tony Atkins | News | 01.08.2016 11:05 | Comments: 1

Ilya Shikshin became the 60th European Champion by beating Ali Jabarin in the final at the EGC in St Petersburg.  Read more...

60th European Go Congress in Saint Petersburg

By Tony Atkins | News | 25.07.2016 13:05

The 60th European Go Congress got under way on 23rd July in Saint Petersburg. 456 players took part in round one.  Read more...

Ukraine win the Pandanet Go European Team Championship

By Tony Atkins | News | 25.07.2016 12:54

Pandanet Go European Team Championship, with over-the-board finals played at the European Go Congress in St Petersburg, Russia, was won by Ukraine.  Read more...

Samsung Cup World Division - Preliminary

By Pavol Lisy | International | 17.07.2016 15:25 | Comments: 2

The Samsung Cup Preliminary was held in Korean Baduk Association's building in Seoul. 12 players from all over the world, including 4 Europeans, came to Korea to try to qualify for the Samsung Cup.   Read more...