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 Park Hotel Katsuura in Chiba Prefecture. The match features defending champion Ichiriki Ryo and challenger Iyama Yuta, both of whom have demonstrated exceptional skill throughout the series. The Kisei title, […]
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 number one ranking in Korea in November 2018 and has held the top spot continuously since January 2020. His exceptional performance has earned him the nickname “shintelligence,” a testament to […]
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 north of Austin. gocongress.org This premier event, organized by the American Go Association (AGA) and hosted by the Austin Go Club, is the largest annual gathering of Go enthusiasts in […]
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. This prestigious event is one of the largest Go tournaments in the world, drawing players from across Europe and beyond for two weeks of intense competition, cultural exchange, and community-building. […]
Nongshim Cup: A Battle for Go Supremacy
The Nongshim Cup, officially known as the Nongshim Shin Ramyun Cup World Baduk Championship, is an annual Go tournament where teams from China, Japan, and South Korea compete for the title. Established in 1999 and sponsored by the South Korean food company Nongshim, the Nongshim Cup is a prestigious event in the world of Go, […]
[Women’s National Sports Festival] Winner Kim Chae-young, runner-up Sumire in finale
Kim Chae-young 9-dan won the 29th Harim Cup, defeating Sumire 3-dan 2-0 for her second title in a decade. Sumire, a rising star in Korean Go, secured runner-up. Celebrated at the Korea Baduk Association, both players expressed gratitude and determination. The tournament now looks ahead to its 30th anniversary next year.
