European Go Journal September 2026 Newsletter

By Artem Kachanovskyi | News | 14.09.2026 16:38

The 68th European Go Congress took place last summer in Ankara, Turkey. We invite you to share your impressions! [email protected] Shin Jinseo 9p defeated KataGo 2-1 in a two-stone handicap series in July. We will review the most exciting games and report on these and other important events in our… Read more...

Lukas Podpera 7d takes 3rd place at the World Amateur Go Championship!

By Milena Boclé | International | 14.09.2026 9:36

Lukas Podpera 7d, one of Europe strongest players, represented Czechia at the 46th World Amateur Go Championship. After 8 tough rounds, he finished 3rd, a rare historical achievement for Europe. We asked him a few question to celebrate this. Read more...

EGF Statement on misconduct in Go

By Manja Marz | Announcements | 13.09.2026 16:22

The EGF Board's position on violence The European Go Federation (EGF) considers violence and violent behaviour to be strictly unacceptable in the Go community. Read more...

Shin Youngsoo 7d wins the Pisa International Weiqi Cup!

By Milena Boclé | News | 08.09.2026 11:49

The 2nd Pisa International Weiqi Cup took place at the Meeting Art Craft Center of Pisa, Italy, on September 5-6, as a Bonus C-level of the Grand Prix Circuit. A total of 52 players from 13 countries participated. Shin Youngsoo 7d from Korea won with a perfect score. Read more...

The 46th World Amateur Go Championship starts tomorrow in Mungyeong, Korea!

By Eren Kurter | International | 05.09.2026 20:23

The 46th World Amateur Go Championship (WAGC) takes place from September 6th to 13th in Mungyeong, Korea, hosted by the Korea Baduk Association and the International Go Federation. Twelve years after Gyeongju 2014, the “Olympics of amateur Go” is back in Korea. 53 players from 53 countries and territories will… Read more...

In Memoriam: Martin Finke

By Manja Marz | News | 18.08.2026 9:36

It is with great sadness that the European Go Federation mourns the passing of Martin Finke, who died at the age of 64 after a period of serious illness. Read more...

Stanislaw 2p and Mateusz 4p at the 6th MLily Cup

By Stanisław Frejlak | International | 16.08.2026 14:07

Stanislaw Frejlak 2p and Mateusz Surma 4p took part in the 6th edition of the MLily Cup, a prestigious event played with the best world players in China. Read more...

Ukraine wins the 16th Pandanet Go European Team Championship!

By Milena Boclé | News | 08.08.2026 16:11

Ukraine won the finals of the PGETC, which took place in Ankara, Türkiye, on August 3-4. Read more...

Andrii Kravets 3p is the European Champion 2026!

By Milena Boclé | News | 06.08.2026 15:04

The European Championship took place in Ankara, Türkiye, from July 25 to August 2. After 8 rounds of intense battle, Andrii Kravets 3p from Ukraine is the champion. Congratulations! Read more...

The 4th “Four Seas Cup” – Hong Kong International University Student Weiqi Championship

By Milena Boclé | International | 05.08.2026 16:47

In July from the 15 to 17th, just before the congress and after the World Collegiate Weiqi Championship, European players headed to Hong Kong for another big event - the 4th "Four Seas Cup" - Hong Kong International University Student Weiqi Championship, a students championship played in teams (but individual… Read more...