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 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, […]
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.