The 52nd European Go Congress

26.07.2008-09.08.2008, Leksand, Sweden

The 52nd European Go Congress was held in Leksand in the centre of Sweden.

The final of the European Masters was between Russian Andrei Kulkov and German Frans-Josef Dickhut. It was won by FJ.

The 421 player Weekend Tournament was won by Kim Joon-Sang from Korea 5 wins; top europeans were Catalin Taranu and Cornel Burzo.

718 players took part in the main tournament, including the usual strong Koreans. European Open Champion was Park Jong-Wook with 9/10. Second with 8/10 was Hong Seok-Ui. European Champion was Catalin Taranu. He won by 1 sos point from Alexandr Dinerchtein, and on equal 7 wins with Ilya Shikshin and Pal Balogh.

There were several side events, including a 13x13 where Francesco Marigo was the winner and a 9x9 won by L.C. Nicolaie. Hong Seok-Ui retained the rapid tournament title with 7/9.

Results

Main Tournament
Weekend Tournament
Rapid Tournament

Pair Go

There was a Pair Go tournament with 96 pairs.

• 1st Daniela Trinks and Lee Seung-Geun
• 2nd Kurebayashi Meien and Mac Stoehr