A few simple rules ... limitless possibilities
December 2006
People qualified for the Candidates from Go tournaments that took place in 2000. Here are the details. Not all the people who qualified chose to take part.
Title Match
The winner of the British Championship was decided by the title match, a best-of-five match between the defending champion, Matthew Macfadyen, and Matthew Cocke, the winner of the Challenger’s tournament. This was Matthew Cocke’s third challenge. He also challenged in 2002 and in 1999.
Saturday 8th February 2003
Bentley Motors, Crewe
Cheshire Open
All games even. Players selected by Euro-ratings.
Saturday 12th February 2005
Ashdene Primary School, Wilmslow
Cheshire Open
All games were played even. The top 8 players by European rating were selected to play in this section.
Saturday 7th February 2004
Held during the Crewe Chess Congress at Bentley Motors Works Restaurant, Pyms Lane, Crewe, Cheshire. 24 players attended the 7th Cheshire. Winner of the open section was Andrew Morris (1 dan Lancaster). Second was Baron Allday (1 dan West Wales). Winner of the handicap section was Ed Blockley (2 kyu Worcester) on 5/5 .
How many Go players are there in the world?
About 60,000,000. Most of these are in Korea, China and Japan.
In how many countries are there Go players?
There are more than 60 countries who have official organisations and take part in the annual World Amateur Go Championship.
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