This is a seven round tournament rated EGF Class A with side events including lightning go, pair go, and several lectures. The top board in the main tournament will be live streamed on our YouTube channel and played on a traditional Japanese goban with slate and shell stones.
PrizesPrizes include
•Top group 1st prize
£500•Below the bar 1st prize
£100•Best single digit player kyu player
£50•Best double digit player kyu player
£30•Lightning 1st prize
£60•Pair Go 1st team prize
£60Registration formal registration begins on the 28th. You can pre-register now to join the registration queue. Just send an email to: londongocentre@gmail.com titled “LOGC 2023” with your grade, club, country and EGD PIN (if you have one,
find your PIN).
You will pay the entry fee associated with your date of pre-registration
whenever you pay.
Please pay in advance as detailed here. It helps with the smooth running of the tournament. If you cannot attend then if we can re-use your place you will get a full refund as soon as your place is taken.In the unlikely event that we cancel the tournament all fees will be refunded within 48hrs of the announcement.Registered players have paid in advance and are guaranteed a place.
Pre-registered players are in a queue by date of pre-registration.
As soon as you choose to pay you are moved to the registered players list. Once the number of registered players reaches the tournament limit the pre-registered players list becomes a waiting list.
For a full breakdown of pricing, please visit the website. Standard pricing for adults is £45
Tournament formatTOURNAMENT RULESThe tournament is conducted according to
adapted EGF rules and your participation implies knowledge and acceptance of these rules. A reference copy will be available during the tournament.
Komi: 7½ pointsHandicap (if required): McMahon difference – 1Digital Timing (default): 70 minutes + 10 seconds/move (Fischer Time)Analogue Timing (only if needed): 90 minutes main time then 20 moves in 5 minutes (Canadian Overtime).INITIAL McMAHON SCOREYour initial McMahon score (MMS)
determines who you will play in the first round. Your MMS will be set from your
GoR as published on the date of the tournament. If you do not have a GoR you might be required to provide other evidence of your strength. If you do not think your GoR is accurate (for example, you are a quickly improving kyu player who hasn’t played in any recent tournaments) please
email us with your preferred strength.
PRIZESPrizes will be awarded to
those that have participated in every round as follows:
Prizes will be awarded as follows for first second and third place:
Above the Bar: £500, £250, £100
Below the Bar: £100, £50, £20
Single digit kyu: £50, £20, £10
Double digit kyu: £30, £15, £5
Tournament Certificates will be awarded to anyone with five wins or more.
Lightning Tournament: 1st £60, 2nd £30
Pair Go: 1st team £60, 2nd team £30