This will be a 6 round EGF Class A tournament with a bonus Lightning Go Tournament as well as lectures.
The top board in the main tournament will be played on a traditional Japanese goban with slate and shell stones and live streamed on our YouTube channel.
The professional-in-residence will be In-Seong Hwang, 8D. He is the official instructor for the FFG and runs the go school Yunguseng Dojang
He will be available for reviews, advice, etc. He will also give two lectures and review the final game of the top board.
The top group in the main tournament compete for the “Not The London Open” trophy.
RegistrationFormal registration takes place when the tournament starts unless you have paid in advance. To Pre-Register send an email to
londongocentre@gmail.com titled “NTLO 2023” with your grade, club and country (in which you play) together with your EGD PIN.
For a full list of registration prices visit
https://gocentre.londongo.club/ntlo-4PrizesPrizes include
• Top group 1st prize £300
• Below the bar 1st prize £100
• Best single digit player kyu player £50
• Best double digit player kyu player £30
• Lightning 1st prize £50
ScheduleSaturday 27
12:00 – 13:30 Formal Registration
13:45 Opening Ceremony
14:00 Round 1
16:30 Round 2
19:30 Lecture
Sunday 28
10:30 Round 3
14:00 Round 4
17:00 Lecture
18:00 Lightning
Monday 29
10:00 Round 5
13:00 Round 6
17:00 Game Commentary
17:30 Closing Ceremony
Tournament DetailsKomi 7½ points
Handicap (if required) McMahon difference – 1
Digital Timing (default) 50 minutes + 20 seconds/move (Fischer Time)
Analogue Timing (only if needed) 70 minutes main time then 20 moves in 5 minutes (Canadian Overtime).
More InfoFor more information visit our website at
https://gocentre.londongo.club/ntlo-4 or email us at
londongocentre@gmail.com