Martin Stiassny retires as EGF President

By Manja Marz | News | 04.01.2026 18:15

After 16 years of devoted leadership, Martin Stiassny retired as President of the European Go Federation on 1 January 2026. Since first taking office in 2009, Martin has been a tireless advocate for the game of Go, helping nurture and expand the European Go community in countless ways. Martin Stiassny… Read more...

Mateusz Surma 3p wins the 51st London Open Go Congress!

By Milena Boclé | News | 02.01.2026 11:35

Following his good results this year, Mateusz surma 3p (PL), European Champion, wrapped up 2025 with an ultimate big win at the 51st London Open Go Congress, ending undefeated just before the New Year. The traditional end-of-the-year London Open Go Congress, this time a Bonus B event of the Grand… Read more...

Best wishes 2026 from the EGF President

By Manja Marz | News | 01.01.2026 8:57

Dear players, organizers, volunteers, and friends of Go across Europe, As we begin the year 2026, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to the entire European Go community. It is a great honor to address you for the first time as President of the European Go Federation. Happy… Read more...

EYGC 2026 and the 1st EGF Youth Teams Cup, March 25-29, 2026

By Damir Medak | International | 20.12.2025 15:55

Recent changes in the organization of world youth individual and team championships motivated the European Go Federation to adapt the qualification criteria of the European youth go championships. The 31st European Youth Go Championships will be played in the beautiful scenery of the National Park Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, March… Read more...

Lukas Podpera, 7d wins 9th Velika Gorica City Go Tournament

By Damir Medak | International | 17.12.2025 13:02

The 9th Velika Gorica City Go Tournament 2025, held on December 13-14, was the last Bonus C tournament in the Grand Prix Circuit. The opportunity to take the last seat in the Grand Prix Finals or some Grand Prix points, excellent organization and very good prizes attracted 80 players from… Read more...

“EGD Insights” – what is this new tool to play with Go data?

By Milena Boclé | Interviews | 03.12.2025 9:32

A new tool appeared in the European Go Community, “EGD insights”, developed by Matt Marsh (UK). This website gathers data from the European Go Database (EGD), allowing visitors to play a little with it. Let’s ask Matt a few questions about it! Have you ever wondered how your country is… Read more...

Ting Li 1p at the 8th Wu Qingyuan Cup

By Milena Boclé | International | 02.12.2025 13:49

The European Woman Champion Ting Li 1p (Austria) was representing Europe at the 8th Wu Qingyuan (Go Seigen) Cup in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China. The 8th Wu Qingyuan Cup kicked off in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, on December 2nd. Ting Li 1p (austria), European Woman Champion, was playing there for… Read more...

Lukas Podpera 7d wins the Hungarian Open Go Championship 2025!

By Milena Boclé | News | 26.11.2025 13:41

Lukáš Podpěra 7d from Czechia showcased his powerful skills once more this year by winning the Hungarian Open 2025, a Bonus point C tournament of the Grand Prix Circuit. Second place was taken by Pál Balogh 7d (Hungary), the podium was completed by Dominik Boviz 6d (Hungary). The Hungarian Open… Read more...

20th KPMC – a Final Report (Part Two)

By Damir Medak | International | 20.11.2025 11:12

The second part of the report on 20th KPMC focuses on tournament results and awards, with some insights into Taebaek-specific baduk culture. At the end we give brief information about the forthcoming 21st KPMC in 2026. Part One of this report finished after the fourth round in both tournaments. At… Read more...

20th KPMC – a Flash Report (Part One)

By Damir Medak | International | 12.11.2025 17:17

The 20th Korea Prime Minister Cup is being held in Taebaek for the second consecutive year. The opening ceremony was very nice, attended by many KBF officials and high representatives of local government, with Lee Sedol, 9p, as a special guests. For the first time in 20 years, the KPMC… Read more...