45th World Amateur Go Championship

By Benjamin Dréan-Guénaïzia | International | 28.05.2025 20:49

For the first time in its history, the World Amateur Go Championship ventured outside Asia, landing in the unexpected yet vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada. What followed was a whirlwind of fierce games, cultural surprises, and organizational quirks—all seen through the eyes of a soon-to-be professional with a jetlagged sense… Read more...

Chinese Weiqi Association opens the pro qualification tournament to foreigners | July 10-20

By Milena Boclé | International | 20.05.2025 8:27

This year, the Chinese Weiqi Association (CWA) invites international participants (except Japan and Korea) to take part in the 2025 weiqi professional qualification tournament, held in Hangzhou, China, on July 10 to 20. EGF 5D+ players can contact the EGF if they wish to take part in this pro exam.… Read more...

The 53rd Prague Tournament, May 2-4

By Vladimir Danek | Articles | 16.05.2025 7:49

The 53rd Prague International Go Tournament, Old Hunter’s Cup, took place at the beginning of May at new venue, hotel Olympik – Congress. 195 players registered for this 6-round tournament and 182 from 22 countries actually showed up, which is a new record, 15 players more than last year. The… Read more...

Call for Nominations – EGF 2025 Elections | AGM

By egf_admin | News | 10.05.2025 16:32

The European Go Federation invites all members to participate actively in the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held during the European Go Congress in Warsaw on Monday, 21st July 2025, from 18:00 to 23:00. The European Go Federation invites all members to participate actively in the upcoming… Read more...

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...

Qualifiers for the 3rd Quzhou Lanke Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament!

By Milena Boclé | International | 03.05.2025 8:14

An important tournament will take place in Quzhou, China, from June 30th: the Quzhou Lanke Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament! Participants from 7d to professional level can play. To select the European representative, a small qualification event is happening online. This year, the Quzhou Lanke Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament,… Read more...

Call for the World Junior Pair Go Championship (U-15)

By egf_admin | International | 30.04.2025 9:17

The European Go Federation has received the invitation of the Japan Pair Go Association for the World Junior Pair Go Championship (U-15). The tournament will be a parallel event to the 34th International Amateur Pair Go Championship, which will be held between August 7 and August 11, 2025, in Osaka-Kansai… Read more...

Call for the Matsuda Cup 9th World Students Pair Go Championship

By egf_admin | International | 30.04.2025 9:05

The European Go Federation has received the invitation of the Japan Pair Go Association for the Matsuda Cup 9th World Students Pair Go Championship. The tournament will be a parallel event to the 34th International Amateur Pair Go Championship, which will be held between August 7 and August 11, 2025,… 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...