Cornel Burzo Wins Euro Final in London

Thu, 28 - Sun, 31 Dec 2023

The 7th European Grand Prix Finale was held alongside the London Open at the London Go Centre on the weekend of 28th-31st December.

Ten top players, who had won places at qualifying events, took part, split initially into two groups. The UK's Damen Woo (shown here against Mateusz Surma with game broadcaster Tony Claasen) won his group unbeaten, as did Lukas Podpera in the other.

Last updated Tue Jan 02 2024.
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Youth Team Narrowly Loses to France

European Youth Go Team Competition
Sat, 9 Dec 2023

The UK youth team narrowly lost to France by two boards to three in the second round of the European Youth Team Competition. Our U12 boards, Ryan Zhang and Yanyi Xiong, both picked up wins. Ryan's game was particularly exciting culminating in a half-point win, with Yanyi again performing strongly against a higher-rated player to gain a 7.5-point win. Our two U16 boards, Alvina Kwok and Daniel Yang, fought hard but were not able to defeat their slightly stronger opponents. On the top board Scott Cobbold had an exciting game against Linh Vu Tu, a 4 dan, but ultimately had to resign.

Last updated Wed Dec 20 2023.
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Second 2023 British Small Board Held in Cambridge

British Small Board Championship
Cambridge
Sat, 18 Nov 2023

Because the 2022 edition of the British Small Board Championship was delayed until February, the 2023 edition on the afternoon of Saturday 18th November became the second of the year. Both were held in Pembroke College Old Library in Cambridge, but the second attracted four fewer players with 34. There was an overall winner prize of £25 provided by the BGA and this went to local student Tunyang Xie (5d).

Last updated Wed Nov 29 2023.
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UK Beat Slovakia

Pandanet Go European Team Championship
Pandanet
Tue, 21 Nov 2023

The second match of the C-League season was against Slovakia. Scott, Alex and Jamie all won, but Bruno lost, meaning the team won 3-1. South Africa also scored a second match win (against Norway) to put them top, with us just behind in second.

League Page with game records

Last updated Mon Jan 01 2024.
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Northern

Northern
Cheadle Hulme School
Sun, 19 Nov 2023

It was a rainy November Sunday in Greater Manchester, writes organiser Chris Kirkham, but the atmosphere in the Go tournament was even better than usual. The attendance, at 56 players, was the largest it has been for many years, and the location, in the underpass of Cheadle Hulme School, even better than in recent years, when it was in the dining room above.

Last updated Mon Nov 27 2023.
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Alvina Kwok is Youth Champion

BYGC
Leicester
Sat, 11 Nov 2023

Congratulations to Alvina Kwok (2d) who is our new Under-16 and British Youth Go Champion. Shown left, she is the first girl to win the event since Maria Tabor in 2008. Alvina, who is originally from Hong Kong, was the best of the 38 players and defeated Scott Cobbold (4d) and Ryan Zhang (2d) on her way to the trophy.

Last updated Sat Nov 25 2023.
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BGJ 205 Now Available in Members' Area

The Autumn 2023 edition of the BGJ is now available for members to read in the Members' Area, with printed copies being sent out to those that receive them shortly.

Last updated Sun Nov 12 2023.
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UK Youth Beat Turkey 5-0

European Youth Go Team Competition
Sat, 11 Nov 2023

Our UK youth Go squad has played the first round of the European Youth Go Team Competition and won 5-0 against Turkey. The round was meant to be played on Saturday 11th November, but as this clashed with the UK youth championship Turkey kindly agreed to play the games early.

Last updated Sun Nov 12 2023.
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Brook Roberts Wins Bar Low

Bar Low
Sat, 4 Nov 2023

There were 32 kyu-graded players in this year's Bar Low. The event was hosted as before at the London Go Centre thanks to their organising team of Gerry, Richard and Peter. Thanks to the event's continuing ongoing anonymous sponsor all the prize winners, shown in the photo left, were able to order a Go book of their choice up to £25.

Last updated Mon Nov 06 2023.
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53rd Wessex

Wessex
Sun, 29 Oct 2023

The event took place as usual at St Marks Community Centre in Bath. Turnout was good, after a few late withdrawals and some on the day entrants they had 36 players and one unnecessary ‘ghost’. It was especially pleasing to see a number of new faces. Possibly the main downside of the day was the parking; Bath Council seems to be making a good job of deterring all traffic from the city centre. The organisers will look into what can be done for next year.

Last updated Thu Nov 02 2023.
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