Li Ting 1p wins the European Women’s Go Championship 2026!

By Milena Boclé | News | 06.10.2026 14:11

The European Women's Go Championship took place in the London Go Centre, UK, this year. It gathered 22 participants from 11 countries for five round of exciting fights. Eventually, Li Ting 1p from Austria won the event and therefor added a 4th EWGC title to her collection! Read more...

Andrii Kravets, European Champion, promoted to 4 Dan Professional

By Milena Boclé | European Pros | 24.09.2026 18:26

Andrii Kravets has been promoted to 4 dan professional, just a few months after earning his 3 dan professional rank in January 2026. Since his previous promotion, Andrii has had an impressive run of results, winning several major European tournaments and defeating a number of strong professional players along the… Read more...

European Student Go Championship 2026: Arved Pittner takes the title in İzmir

By Ahmet Eren Kurter | News | 20.09.2026 16:31

The 16th European Student Go Championship was held on 19 and 20 September 2026 at the İzmir Institute of Technology campus in Gülbahçe, Urla. It was the first time the event has been organised in Türkiye. Arved Pittner 6d (Germany) won the championship with a perfect 5/5. The title was… Read more...

The 11th Silk Road International City Weiqi Tournament – call for players

By Ahmet Eren Kurter | Announcements | 20.09.2026 15:39

The organisers would like more players. Entries for the Silk Road tournament in Nanjing, 2 to 6 November 2026, are open again until 8 October, now from 5 kyu. Read more...

Announcement: Opportunity to study at the Ge Yuhong Academy

By oksana | Announcements | 15.09.2026 18:11

Top European youth players and top European active players are once again invited to study at the prestigious Ge Yuhong Academy in Quzhou, Zhejiang province. Selection criteria The following players are invited to apply: Note: Female players may be considered with a somewhat lower rank Application and selection process Please… Read more...

EGF Professional Qualification 2027

By Milena Boclé | Announcements | 15.09.2026 14:46

The next Pro Qualification is announced and will take place in Vienna, Austria, on 24-28 February 2027. Read more...

European Go Journal September 2026 Newsletter

By Artem Kachanovskyi | News | 14.09.2026 16:38

The 68th European Go Congress took place last summer in Ankara, Turkey. We invite you to share your impressions! [email protected] Shin Jinseo 9p defeated KataGo 2-1 in a two-stone handicap series in July. We will review the most exciting games and report on these and other important events in our… Read more...

Lukas Podpera 7d takes 3rd place at the World Amateur Go Championship!

By Milena Boclé | International | 14.09.2026 9:36

Lukas Podpera 7d, one of Europe strongest players, represented Czechia at the 46th World Amateur Go Championship. After 8 tough rounds, he finished 3rd, a rare historical achievement for Europe. We asked him a few question to celebrate this. Read more...

EGF Statement on misconduct in Go

By Manja Marz | Announcements | 13.09.2026 16:22

The EGF Board's position on violence The European Go Federation (EGF) considers violence and violent behaviour to be strictly unacceptable in the Go community. Read more...