"Tsinghua Weiqi Foundation Cup"
9th European Pro Championship
5–8 Martie 2026 / Capital Plaza Hotel / București, România
The Tsinghua Weiqi Foundation Cup – 9ᵗʰ European Pro Championship brings together the continent’s strongest professional Go players for a landmark celebration of skill, strategy, and competitive spirit. Hosted under the auspices of the Tsinghua Weiqi Foundation, the championship continues its tradition of excellence by providing a prestigious stage where experience meets emerging talent, and centuries-old wisdom meets modern competitive play. As Europe’s premier professional Weiqi event, this ninth edition promises high-level encounters, intellectual intensity, and moments that will shape the future of the European Go scene.
in short
“Tsinghua Weiqi Foundation Cup” – 9ᵗʰ European Pro Championship 2026 is among Europe’s leading professional Go competitions, organized in partnership with the European Go Federation, with support from the Tsinghua Weiqi Foundation.
Participants
Professional Go players holding passports from EGF member countries.
hosting
Local hosting costs are covered for professional participants, ensuring optimal conditions for focus and performance at Capital Plaza Hotel, Bucharest.
Venue
Capital Plaza Hotel, București / 4☆
- Bulevardul Iancu de Hunedoara 54, 011745 București.
- 40 372 080 080
- Centrally located hotel, within walking distance of Piața Victoriei.
- On-site accommodation and dining options.
- Preferential rates available for Polytrade Grand Prix participants.
Book directly via the hotel: Capital Plaza Hotel
or contact larisa.ivan@capitalplaza.ro
How to reach
- From the airport (Henri Coandă – OTP): Take the airport train to Bucharest North Railway Station (Gara de Nord).
- From Bucharest North Railway Station (Gara de Nord): Take the subway (M1) to Piața Victoriei (one stop).
schedule
Arrival day
19:00 – Dinner
09:15 – Opening Ceremony and Drawing of Lots
10:00 – Round 1
15:00 – Round 2
10:00 – Round 3
15:00 – Round 4
10:00 – Round 5
15:00 – Round 6
10:00 – Final Round
15:00 – Award Ceremony
Attendance at the Award Ceremony is required in order to receive prizes.
Daily meals
Mic dejun 08:00.
Prânz 13:00.
Cină 19:00.
Meals are provided from March 4 (dinner) to March 8 (lunch).
TOURNAMENT RULES & INFO
Officials
Tournament Director
Liviu Oprișan
Chief Referee
Damir Medak
Referee
Liviu Oprișan
EGF Officials
Li Ting – Vicepreședinte EGF
Damir Medak – Vicepreședinte EGF
TOURNAMENT RULES & INFO
Round Robin — 7 rounds
Participants
Professional Go players holding passports from EGF member countries.
Tie-breaks
If two players finish with the same score, the result of their mutual game determines the ranking.
In case of a three-way tie (each player winning one mutual game), additional games will be played to determine the final placement.
Time control
Main time: 45 minutes
Increment: 20 seconds per move (Fischer time)
Rules
Chinese rules
Komi: 7.5
EGF rule for removing the opponent’s stones applies.
LIVE BROADCAST
All games will be broadcasted live on OGS using AI IZIS Boards. ›
PLAYERS
Ali Jabarin / 3p
“The Yose Master”
Profesional EGF 2-dan (din 2014).
Famous for his exceptional endgame precision and deep strategic understanding.
Mateusz Surma / 4p
“Sabaki Master”
Profesional EGF 2-dan (din 2014).
Famous for his exceptional endgame precision and deep strategic understanding.
Li Ting / 1p
“The Kansai Strategist”
Profesional Kansai Kiin 1-dan (since 2010).
Known for her organizing work, she helped establish the European professional system.
Andrii Kravets / 3p
“The Precision Striker”
Profesional EGF 1-dan (din 2017).
Known for his sharp reading and accurate decision-making in the most critical moments of a game.
Stanisław Frejlak / 2p
“TsumeGo Master”
Profesional EGF 1-dan (din 2021).
Highly skilled in reading and life-and-death problems, with an analytical style rooted in deep tactical insight.
Benjamin Dréan-Guénaïzia / 1p
“The Artist”
Profesional EGF 1-dan (since 2025).
Recognized for his expressive, harmonious playing style, blending strategy with a unique artistic flair.
Tanguy Le Calvé / 1p
“The Free Spirit”
Profesional EGF 1-dan (din 2019).
A creative and unpredictable player, celebrated for his dynamic approach and imaginative board vision.
Jan Šimara / 1p
“The Quiet Bohemian”
Profesional EGF 1-dan (since 2023).
A composed and thoughtful competitor, representing a generation of European professionals with a balanced approach to the game.
PRIZES
Prize money
1ˢᵗ place – €1300
2ⁿᵈ place – €1000
3ʳᵈ place – €700
4ᵗʰ place – €600
5ᵗʰ place – €500
6ᵗʰ place – €400
7ᵗʰ–8ᵗʰ place – €250 each
Distribution set by European Go Federation.
Title awarded
European Professional Champion 2026
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