The Kagaribi Cup – a European defeat with a happy ending

By Milena Boclé | European Pros | 13.10.2025 17:03

On October 3rd, the 1st Kagaribi Cup, an Online Match between Japanese pros of the Kansai Kiin and EGF pros took place. Despite a bitter 4-1 loss for the Europeans, this match brightened up the entire go community and opens the path to more such international initiatives. On October 3rd,… Read more...

Ondrej Kralik 4d is the new European Student Champion!

By egf_admin | News | 13.10.2025 7:47

Ondrej Kralik 4d (Slovakia) won the European Student Go tournament, held in Durham, England, on October 11-12. Undefeated, Ondrej showed a powerful play and shall represent Europe along with runner-ups at the next OZA World Student Go Championship, in February in Japan. [Report written by the Durham Go Club and… Read more...

Call for Applications – EGF Commissions

By egf_admin | News | 10.10.2025 13:12

Call for Applications – EGF Commissions We are currently seeking your support and engagement in several areas of the EGF work. You will find the Commission Election document, which includes descriptions of the topics and areas where we are looking for additional contributions. Dear EGF Members, We are currently seeking… Read more...

Samsung Cup 2025 Preliminary — Report from Seoul

By Amir Fragman | International | 09.10.2025 8:10

The 2025 Samsung Cup Preliminary took place at the Korea Baduk Association (KBA) headquarters in Seoul, also known as the Kiwon. As every year, players from across the world gathered to compete for their place in the Top 32 Finals, scheduled for November 2025. Samsung Cup 2025 Preliminary — Report… Read more...

Ting Li 1p wins the European Women’s Go Championship 2025!

By Milena Boclé | News | 07.10.2025 8:08

Ting Li 1p became European women’s champion once again this year, after defeating all her opponents in the European Women’s Go Championship, held in Prague. The European Women’s Go Championship 2025 took place on October 4-5 in the beautiful historical building of Karolinum in Charles University. About 29 participants from… Read more...

The 10th Silk Road International City Weiqi tournament – call for players

By Milena Boclé | International | 01.10.2025 7:49

The 10th Silk Road International City Weiqi tournament will take place on November 3-7 in Xi’An, China. Interested players above 3kyu (peak rating in July-September) can register. The 10th Silk Road International City Weiqi tournament The Silk Road tournament, a team tournament, will take place early November in Xi’an in China.… Read more...

Cornel Burzo 6d wins the Confucius Cup!

By Milena Boclé | News | 30.09.2025 8:23

The Confucius Cup, a Grand Prix Bonus point C tournament, took place in Dublin, Ireland, on September 27-28. After a couple of not-so-easy games, Cornel Burzo won the tournament. The Confucius Cup, a Grand Prix Bonus point C tournament, took place in Dublin, Ireland, on September 27-28. AJust under 30… Read more...

Kagaribi Cup – Europe vs Japan Online Pro Match | October 3rd

By Milena Boclé | News | 19.09.2025 17:26

Thanks to the KAGARIBI Project, an initiative aiming to blend Go with cultural elements, and to Akira’s Go, a team of 5 EGF pro will fight a team of 5 pros from the Kansai Ki-in in an online battle, the Kagaribi Cup. This epic match will take place on Friday,… Read more...

Call to study at the Ge Yuhong Academy from October 2025

By egf_admin | News | 17.09.2025 14:56

Top European youth players and top European active players are invited to study at the prestigious Ge Yuhong Academy (Quzhou, Zhejiang province). Top European youth players and top European active players are invited to study at the prestigious Ge Yuhong Academy (Quzhou, Zhejiang province) between October 2025 and January 2026.… Read more...

Mateusz Surma 3p wins the Pisa International Weiqi Cup

By Milena Boclé | News | 10.09.2025 16:18

The Pisa International Weiqi Cup took place in Pisa the 6th and 7th and was part of the EGF Grand Prix Circuit. 67 players from 10 different countries took part. (Report by Davide Grasso) The Pisa International Weiqi Cup took place in Pisa the 6th and 7th and was part… Read more...