Ireland took a major step towards promotion in the Pandanet Go European Team Championship, with a 4–0 victory over our closest rivals, the UK. Although some results from the other matches are not in yet, Ireland move two points clear at the top of table, with three rounds left to play. In truth,…
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Registration Open for League Season Three
Tired of blitz games against randomers? Looking for serious, competitive, tournament-quality games online? Join the IGA League! The third season of the League will run from April to June. We have openings for players at every level from raw beginners to hard-boiled dans. But spaces are limited so if you want…
The April Rip-Off
Step right up and show us your dirtiest tricks. The one-day Go tournament in honour of the late, great Go trickster, John Gibson, is returning to Dublin on Saturday, April 29th. The venue, The Teachers’ Club, is located in the centre of Dublin, easily accessible by public transport and with many local accommodation…
Xinqun Victorious in the League
Lu Xinqun is the second champion of the IGA Online League, topping Group A with a perfect 6–0 record. Last season’s champion, Gavin Rooney, edged ahead of Philippe Renaut on tie-break to take second place. Although the outcome in Group A was already clear some weeks ago, Group B remained open until last night, when…
Ireland Stumble on Georgian Steppe
The third round proved anything but charming as Ireland dropped their first point of the season with a 2–2 draw against bottom-placed Georgia in the Pandanet Go European Team Championship. The evening started well, with Gavin Rooney and captain Philippe Renaut winning by wide margins on Boards 3 and 2. But then things…