Fifth Youth Camp Held

Wed, 10 - Sat, 13 Aug 2022

Last updated Wed Aug 31 2022.
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New British Champion

Breaking News ...

In the last 10 minutes Gaoge Wang has beaten Bruno Poltronieri 2-0 to become the 2022 British Champion, and the first ever female British Champion.

Thanks go to the LGC for hosting and streaming it, and Matthew Macfadyen for the commentary.

Last updated Sun Aug 21 2022.
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Title Matches showing live this weekend

Just a reminder that this weekend, 20/21 August, sees the first two matches in the best of 3 between Gaoge Wang and Bruno Poltronieri for the 2022 British Championship.

They start at 12:00 each day and will be streamed live on the London Go Centre YouTube channel. Please do look in sometime over the weekend. The time limits are quite long so the matches are likely to run for several hours.

Matthew Macfadyen will be providing a commentary which we hope to be on KGS. Matthew will also be answering questions on the YouTube channel, so may well advertise the KGS event there.

Last updated Fri Aug 19 2022.
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2021 Strategy Day Notes

The notes from the Council's Strategy Day in September 2021 have been published at https://www.britgo.org/files/council/2021StrategyDay/BGA_strategy_day_2021.pdf

Last updated Tue Aug 16 2022.
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British Championship Title Match - Games 1 and 2

Games 1 and 2 in the best of 3 title match between Gaoge Wang and Bruno Poltronieri will be at the London Go Centre on the 20th and 21st of August starting at 12:00 each day.

Thanks to the efforts of the LGC the match will be streamed live on the London Go Centre YouTube Channel, and we are pleased to have a commentary by Matthew Macfadyen. The streaming will allow you to ask questions and discuss the match whilst it is in progress.

We plan to publish full analyses of the games a little while after the event, both in the BGJ and on the BGA YouTube Channel.

Last updated Tue Aug 16 2022.
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BGJ 200 Now Available in Members' Area

The Summer 2022 edition of the BGJ is now available for members to read in the Members' Area, with printed copies being sent out around the middle of August.

Last updated Sat Aug 06 2022.
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Much Go Demoing at JSNW Liverpool Japan Day Festival


For Saturday 2nd July the friendly Japan Society North West (JSNW) asked the BGA team if we'd like to return, to run stalls at their Japanese festival.

We signed up for 3 stalls, unsurprisingly - we've featured at many JSNW Japan Days or Doki Doki festivals over the years, as Calendar and News-followers will know.

Some events have also been held in Manchester (see below).

Last updated Sun Jul 10 2022.
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28th Welsh Open Won by Peikai Xue

Welsh Open
Barmouth
Sat, 25 - Sun, 26 Jun 2022

The Welsh Open returned for its 28th edition on the 25th and 26th June. The venue was once more the Min Y Mor Hotel in Barmouth, which gives the chance to stay on site, to socialise over the Saturday evening dinner or to quickly pop to the beach and enjoy the weather. A total of 22 players came to play including a number from South Wales, North West and South West England and further away.

Last updated Sat Jul 09 2022.
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British Pair Go Held at London Go Centre

British Pair Go
London Go Centre
Sat, 18 Jun 2022

Last updated Tue Apr 25 2023.
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Welcome Return of Durham Tournament's BBQ

Durham
Sat, 11 - Sun, 12 Jun 2022

We held the first physical tournament in Durham since 2019 on 11-12th June. Nearly 30 people came with a whole range of ranks from some strong dan players to DDKs. While several players were from the North East, the majority had travelled from all corners of England and Scotland to attend. It was good to see so many familiar faces after an interval of two years for Covid.

Last updated Mon Jul 04 2022.
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