Events

We warmly invite you to the 67th edition of the European Go Congress 2025 – a unique celebration of the strategic game of Go. This event will bring together players from over 48 countries, offering unforgettable experiences for professionals, amateurs, children, youth, and Go enthusiasts at every level of expertise.

Tournaments and Championships

You can find list of tournaments

During the Congress, a wide array of prestigious tournaments and championships will take place, including:

Main tournaments

  • European Championship 2025 – cheer for the top 32 players in Europe as they compete for the title of European Champion 2025.
  • Grabol Open European Championship – over 800 players will compete for the title of Amateur European Champion 2025.
  • 5th "China Town" Weiqi Cup during a weekend – The largest weekend tournament with 12 000 EUR prize pool!
  • Rapid Tournament – Perfect for fans of fast-paced games.
  • Saijo European Youth Go Tournament (SEYGO) – exciting matches featuring children and youth from Europe and Asia.
  • Open Pair Go Tournament – Mixed-gender pairs compete in this popular event, which promotes teamwork and strategic collaboration​.
  • Pandanet Go European Team Championship (PGETC) – finals of the European Team Championships.

Side tournaments

  • Maaya Hex Go - An innovative fusion of Go and Hex that creates entirely new strategic possibilities.
  • Youth Tournament - Youth Tournament in two categories: U12 and U18. We welcome young players to test their skills and gain tournament experience.
  • Women Tournament - we invite all female players to join!
  • Senior Tournament - Tournament for players born on 19th July 1975 or earlier (50+ years old).
  • Team Cup - battles for glory in the Nations’ Cup or join the fun as team in the Open Section
  • Blitz Tournament - a fast-paced tournament for everyone.
  • Chess & Go - a unique event, where two-player teams compete in both games simultaneously!
  • Marathon 13x13 & Marathon 9x9- Players decide for themselves who and when they play and challenge any opponent to play 13x13.
  • Beer & Go - Beer Go is an event that allows go players to enjoy playing with relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
  • Torus Go - Go without edges!
  • Basketball, Football and Volleyball Go - teams sport & Go tournament!

Special and Integrative Events

The Congress is not only about tournaments, but also features:

  • Lectures and workshops – sessions led by professional players from Asia and European top teachers & schools, tailored for both beginners and advanced participants.
  • Tsumego vs Pro - Challenge Professional Player in Tsumego!
  • Simultaneous games with professionals – a unique opportunity to play with masters from Japan, Korea, and China.
  • Game reviews by professionals – a chance to have your game analyzed by a professional player.
  • International Go Qualification Exam (IGQE) by HJJ- Two exclusive educational opportunities are available to all registered participants.
  • Polish Women Championship - The Polish Go Association has the honor and pleasure to invite all Polish go players to the 2025 Polish Women's Go Championship.

3rd International Society of Go Studies Conference: "Connecting the World through Go: Education, Promotion, and Exchange"

ISGS conference's primary goal is to bring together researchers, educators, and enthusiasts from around the world to share the latest findings and innovations related to Go. By participating, you’ll gain insights into new methods of teaching and promoting Go, discover ongoing academic research, and engage in discussions that can help shape the game's future. This conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts, explore collaborative projects, and strengthen the global Go community through education, promotion, and exchange.

The European Go Congress 2025 is a space for competition, learning, and integration where everyone can find something of interest. Let’s meet at this unforgettable event and dive deeper into the game of Go together!