Welcome to EWGC 2011

The game of GO, is thought to have originated in China 4000 years ago and has brought together people all over the world, despite their age, gender or ethnical differences. Go also serves as a useful index of progress in gender equality and mirrors the advances made by women in other aspects of society during the last decades. Historically, as with most sports and games, more men than women have played Go. As a matter of fact, pre-war no women could be counted among the strongest Go players and , even if special tournaments for women exist, until recently men and women did not compete together at the highest levels. However, the creation of new, open tournaments and the rise of strong female players have in recent years highlighted the strength and competitiveness of emerging female players. Today, professional women regularly defeat men and it is entirely conceivable that a woman could win a major international competition.

Therefore, we are honored to be the host of this year's edition of European Women GO Championship, which will be held in the city of Sibiu, Romania.

Schedule

Friday 23rd September 2011
From 15.00 Registration
17.30 – Opening Ceremony
18.00 – 1st Round European Women Championship
21.00 – Opening party

Saturday 24th September 2011
10.00 – 2nd Round EWGC
11:30 - Commented games - Catalin Taranu
16.00 – 3rd Round EWGC

Sunday 25th September 2011
10.00 Round 4
11:30 - Commented games - Catalin Taranu
14.00 Round 5
16.30 Closing ceremony & prizegiving

Tournament rules

MacMahon system, 5 rounds
60 minutes basic time, 1x30 seconds overtime, 6.5 points komi
Placement criteria MMS, SOS, SOSOS

Entry fee

5 euro – until 10 August
15 euro – until 1st of September
20 euro – begining with 2nd of September
***The prices depend on paymend date, not on registration date.***

Prizes will be announced as soon as possible.

Registration


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