Archive: Past Go Events in the UK 2025

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January

Coventry

Saturday 25th January. Warwick University, Faculty of Arts Building FAB 1.11, Coventry. 3-round McMahon with Fischer time 30 minutes + 10 seconds. Registration 9:30–10:30, tournament end expected around 18:30. Entry fee £8, –£2 for concession and +£5 for non-BGA members (cash or card). On-campus parking is plentiful but costs £2 for the day; nearest to venue is the Junction Car Park (CV4 7EZ). Contact Xiheng Yao: xiheng.yao AT warwick.ac.uk
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February

London Youth

Saturday 1st February. London Go Centre, Dalling Rd, London W6 0JD. 5-round McMahon with Fischer time 20 minutes + 5 seconds. Registration 10:10–10:30, prize-giving by 16:00. Entry fee £5. Contact Toby Manning: ynews AT britgo.org
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Lancaster

Saturday 8th February. Welcome Centre LT1–3, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW. 3-round McMahon with Fischer time 40 minutes + 10 seconds. Registration 10:00–10:30, prize-giving 18:00–18:30. Contact Florian Pein: f.pein AT lancaster.ac.uk
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Mind Sports Olympiad Grand Prix (MSO GP, online)

Saturday 15th February. Online on Playstrategy. Morning and afternoon, starting 10:00. Registration is free and now open. For further details and to enter, see the Mind Sports Olympiad website.

March

Cheshire (Frodsham)

Saturday 1st March. Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7QN. 3-round McMahon with Fischer time 30 minutes + 10 seconds. Registration by 10:30, prize-giving by 18:30. Contact Pat Ridley: cheshire AT kisekigo.com
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Cambridge Trigantius

REGISTRATION LIMITED Trigantius has reached its capacity.
Any new entries will be placed in a standby list and notified today of availability.
Please let us know if you have registered but cannot attend tomorrow.

Saturday 8th March. St Philip's Church, 185 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 3AN. 3-round McMahon with Fischer time 45 minutes + 15 seconds. Registration 09:30–10:00, first round 10:15, prize-giving 19:00.
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Ulster Open

Saturday 29th March. Lisburn Chess Club, 60-63 Longstone St, Lisburn BT28 1TR. 3-round McMahon with Japanese byo-yomi 45 minutes + 3x30 seconds. More info on IGA website.
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April

Eunkyo Do 1p Group Lesson (online): Beyond the Corner – How to Pick the Right Joseki

Saturday 5th April 16:00-17:30 BST. Rank must be stronger than 5 kyu; see below for ranks weaker than 5 kyu. Online via video call, at a cost of £7.50 per person. Payment and video calling details will be distributed after sign up, with entries on a first-come, first-served basis for a maximum of 15 people. Beyond 15, entries will be placed on a reserve list and contacted in case of drop-outs. Payment must be confirmed prior to attendance. Contact Sam Bithell: sbithell.go AT gmail.com
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Tik Wai Cheung 5d Group Lesson (online): Common Kyu Mistakes in the Opening

Sunday 6th April 14:00-15:30 BST. Rank must be between 20 kyu to 5 kyu; see above for ranks stronger than 5 kyu. Online via video call, at a cost of £5 per person. Payment and video calling details will be distributed after sign up, with entries on a first-come, first-served basis for a maximum of 15 people. Beyond 15, entries will be placed on a reserve list and contacted in case of drop-outs. Payment must be confirmed prior to attendance. Contact Sam Bithell: sbithell.go AT gmail.com
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April

British Go Congress

Friday 11th–Sunday 13th April. The New Melville Bridge Club, 1 Pinkhill, Edinburgh EH12 7BA. British Lightning Championship on Friday evening with bar at venue. British Open Championship on Saturday to Sunday, 6-round McMahon with Fischer time 45 minutes + 15 seconds.
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