EGF team in the Chinese League C

By Milena Boclé | International | 10.06.2025 9:56

A team from Europe is regularly invited to play in the Chinese League C. This year, the team is made of Andrii Kravets 2p, Stanisław Frejlak 2p, Tanguy Le Calvé 1p and Lukáš Podpěra 7d (6 in China). The event goes on from June 9th to 17th. The Chinese League… Read more...

Sweden wins the European Pair Go Championship!

By Milena Boclé | News | 09.06.2025 10:32

The European Pair Go Championship took place in Bistrița, Romania, from June 5th to 7th. It was won by the Swedish Pair Lova Wåhlin 2d and Charlie Åkerblom 5d. Congratulations! The European Pair Go Championship took place in Romania this year, in the beautiful city of Bistrița, and was organised… Read more...

Lukas Podpera 7d wins the Dutch Open!

By Milena Boclé | News | 03.06.2025 7:34

Back in the calendar of major European tournaments after a break, the Dutch Open, a bonus point B tournament, took place in Amsterdam on May 30th to June 1st. The Czech champion, Lukas Podpera, took the first place. Many players were overcome with excitment whilst studying the tournament calendar when… Read more...

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...