In the “aftermath” of AlphaGo – Opinions of Professional Go Players + Some Questions Answered by FanHui

By egf_admin | News | 11.02.2016 19:22

Some people do not want computers to undermine the mystery of Go, others are happy to have a new tool to improve their skills. I guess its impact on Go industry depends on how we publicize the new development. AlphaGo’s victory against FanHui 2p has shocked the professtional Go world… Read more...

AI technologies hit the Go World

By Pavol Lisy | News | 05.02.2016 9:25

Last week, shocking news have hit the Go World. A Go-program called AlphaGo, developed by Google DeepMind beat our 3-times European Champion Fan Hui 5 to 0 in an official match played in October 2015. This is the first time that a computer beat a professional Go player in an… Read more...

The Russian Youth Go Championships

By Pavol Lisy | News | 21.01.2016 12:25

The Russian Youth Go Championships was held this weekend (January 16-17) in Moscow. 76 participants took part in this great event, and many of them made incredible achievement. It seems that future strong players are growing up in Russia. The Russian Youth Go Championships was held this weekend (January 16-17)… Read more...

Russia wins european online youth team championship!

By Marc Oliver Rieger | News | 18.01.2016 21:54

The second European Youth Team Championship finished on 16th of January. This year, twelve teams from 15 countries took part. Newcomers were Switzerland and Austria who joined forces with the Italian team. After four rounds, the decision on the top was as narrow as possible… The second European Youth Team… Read more...

CEGO Student’s life in Beijing

By Pavol Lisy | International | 28.12.2015 14:14

In September, we introduced students who were chosen to take part in the 3rd Edition of the CEGO Academic Training System 2015/2016. Now we are offering to you a few interesting stories about their life in Beijing. Our schools and school life The Go school we CEGO-scholars are attending is… Read more...

The 2nd ZhuGang Cup – All European teams Qualified after 3 Rounds + Results

By egf_admin | News | 16.12.2015 12:45

The second ZhuGang Cup World Team Go Championship takes place from 15th to 23rd December in BaiYun hotel, GuangZhou. The second ZhuGang Cup World Team Go Championship takes place from 15th to 23rd December in BaiYun hotel, GuangZhou (detailed information can be found at article: http://eurogofed.org/index.html?id=22 ). Its high level… Read more...

Korea win International Pair Go yet again

By Tony Atkins | International | 15.12.2015 15:25

Jeon Yujin and Song Hongsuk of Korea won the 21st International Amateur Pair Go Championships in Tokyo. Both the European Championship Pair (Rita Pocsai and Pal Balogh) and the Russian pair (Natalia Kovaleva and Dmitry Surin) won three games to take 8th and 14th place respectively. Jeon Yujin and Song… Read more...

The French Youth Congress visited by Jyeon Park, 4 dan Professional

By egf_admin | News | 12.12.2015 18:56

The yearly event of French Youth Congress, took place from 17 to 24 October had the pleasure to welcome the visit of Mrs. Jyeon Park 4 dan professional this year. The yearly event of French Youth Congress, took place from 17 to 24 October had the pleasure to welcome the… Read more...

Antti Tormanen made it to a professional player!

By Pavol Lisy | Interviews | 08.12.2015 19:43

On December 8, the Nihon Ki-in announced the Finnish-born Antti Törmänen (26) as a professional go player. Antti will debut as a professional player on April 1, next year. We were very happy for him and asked him for more details about it. He was so kind to answer our… Read more...

Europe scored on The 10th KPMC!

By Pavol Lisy | International | 29.11.2015 17:55

The 10th Korea Prime Minister Cup Baduk Championship, the unofficial world amateur championship, was held from November 23rd to November 25th in Seoul, South Korea. One of the representatives of Europe, Christian Pop 7 dan from Romania, became third! The 10th Korea Prime Minister Cup Baduk Championship, the unofficial world… Read more...