The 24th World Students Go OZA Championship!

By Milena Boclé | News | 11.02.2026 18:24 | Comments: 5

On February 10-11th, three European representative took part in the 24th World Students GO OZA Championship, played at the Nihon Ki-in (Japanese Go Association) in Tokyo. Adriana Podperova 2d, Ondrej Kralik 4d and Mihailo Jacimovic 3d gave their best there, but China won...  Read more...

EYGC to Select European Representative for the 11th GLOBIS Cup

By Oksana Nevostruyeva | News | 29.01.2026 15:34

The European Youth Go Championship will serve as the qualification tournament for the European representative at the 11th GLOBIS Cup in Tokyo in June 2026.  Read more...

Mr. Nie Weiping 9p passed away

News | 15.01.2026 18:18

Yesterday evening, following a long illness, Mr. Nie Weiping 9p, a historical figure of the Chinese Go world and of the worldwide Go community, passed away in Beijing.  Read more...

Damen Woo 6d wins the Grand Prix Finale!

By Milena Boclé | News | 11.01.2026 16:54 | Comments: 2

The Grand Prix Finale 2025 took place in the China Cultural Center of Stockholm on January 8-11th. The top 16 players fought for the win and, after many dramatic turns of events, the winner is Damen Woo 6d from UK, showcasing a very high level of play and defeating the favourites. Congratulations!  Read more...

The European Weiqi Grand Prix Finale | 8-11 January, Stockholm

By Milena Boclé | News | 08.01.2026 18:59

The last step of the Grand Prix Circuit 2025 is...the Finale! 16 top players could earn a seat or points to qualify for the event, and now fight over 4 days in Stockholm.  Read more...

Martin Stiassny retires as EGF President

By Manja Marz | News | 04.01.2026 18:15 | Comments: 1

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.  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.  Read more...

Best wishes 2026 from the EGF President

By Manja Marz | News | 01.01.2026 8:57 | Comments: 1

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.  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 25-28, 2026.   Read more...