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Ueno Risa Shocks the Go World with SENKO Cup 2025 Victory!
In a thrilling final, Japan’s Ueno Risa clinched her first international title at the 2025 SENKO Cup World Women’s Go Championship, defeating South Korea’s powerhouse Choi Jeong by just half a point! The 18-year-old prodigy executed a brilliant last-minute tesuji to turn the game around, denying Choi her third consecutive title. With this victory, Risa joins her sister, Ueno Asami, as a world champion, making history as the first sibling duo to claim international Go titles. The future of women’s Go has never looked more exciting!

Kisei Showdown: Ichiriki and Iyama Face Off in Pivotal Game 5
In the ongoing 49th Kisei title match, the fifth game is scheduled to take place on February 26 and 27, 2025, at the Mikazuki Sea

Shin Jinseo Victorious in 28th LG Cup
Shin, who turned professional at the young age of 12, has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and strategic prowess throughout his career. He first reached the

The 2025 U.S. Go Congress: A Week of Strategy, Community, and Competition in Texas
The 41st Annual U.S. Go Congress is set to take place from July 12 to July 20, 2025, at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, just

Ke Jie Forfeits LG Cup Final
The 29th LG Cup World Go Championship concluded with a controversial ending as Chinese Go star Ke Jie forfeited the final match against South Korean player Byun Sang-il. While Byun Sang-il was declared the victor, the match has ignited a heated debate about rules, fair play, and the future of Go.

Experience the European Go Congress 2025 in Kraków, Poland
The European Go Congress (EGC) 2025 is set to take place in the historic city of Kraków, Poland, from July 26 to August 9, 2025.