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).  Read more...

20th KPMC - a Final Report (Part Two)

By Damir Medak | International | 20.11.2025 11:12 | Comments: 1

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.  Read more...

20th KPMC - a Flash Report (Part One)

By Damir Medak | International | 12.11.2025 17:17 | Comments: 1

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 is including a special "Youth Division" with 28 players who are 15 or younger. In addition, during first two days all participants, including officials, could participate in a new introductory tournament: four rounds of "special" PairGo tournament. Based on experiences from European Go Congress, a lot of additional activities are introduced: game reviews, lectures and simultaneous games with professional players, organized excursions.  Read more...

Mateusz Surma 3p wins the Moyo Open!

By Milena Boclé | News | 11.11.2025 18:31

The Moyo Open - Radek Nechanicky Memorial took place in Brno, Czechia, on November 8-9. It attracted 69 players for a five rounds tournament, included in the Grand Prix Circuit as a Bonus point C event.  Read more...

The 20th Korea Prime Minister Cup | Broadcast and updates

By Milena Boclé | International | 06.11.2025 13:44

The 20th Korea Prime Minister Cup takes place from November 7th to 14th 2025 in Taebaek, South Korea.The games will be broadcast online and reviewed live on Twitch. EGF will also give updates about significant results and news about the tournament. Stay tuned!  Read more...

The 1st Factorio Speed Go Championship is about to kick off!!

By Milena Boclé | News | 26.10.2025 16:33 | Comments: 1

The championship sees 16 European top players competing in a fresh competition format: a single-elimination, best-of-five knockout tournament with decreasing time settings.  Read more...

Europe ends 3rd at the 3rd "Quzhou Lanke Cup" International Children Friendly Weiqi Championship!

By Damir Medak | International | 23.10.2025 7:45 | Comments: 1

The 3rd "Quzhou Lanke Cup" International Children Friendly Weiqi Championship, held in Quzhou, China, on October 22-26, 2025, has started. Damir Medak shares with us updates from the event.  Read more...

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.  Read more...

Ondrej Kralik 4d is the new European Student Champion!

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.  Read more...