Pair Go Tournaments

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There are multiple Pair Go tournaments held around the world. Here is a listing of some with links and brief descriptions.

World

Pair Go World Cup

Japan

13th Pair Go Ricoh Cup (2006-2007)
Ricoh Cup [ext] web site

16 pairs of some of the best male and female players in Japan compete through 5 rounds for a 5,000,000 yen winners prize. Notable features include: 1) Random initial pairing of male and female players 2) Playoffs held on 9x9 boards to determine quarter-finalists 3) Very short time limits: 30 seconds per move plus 10 1-minute byo-yomi periods

17th Amateur Pair Go Araki Cup (2006)
Araki Cup [ext] web site

Held in Japan with pairs from across the globe.

USA

Te wo Tsunaide
Te wo Tsunaide [ext] web site

Held annually in Denver, Colorado, since 2005. First specifically Pair Go tournament in the United States, outside of the US Go Congress. Notable features include: 1) Strong youth participation. 2) Additional prizes awarded for "Most In-Sync Pair", “Out-Standing Youth Pair”, and other categories.

US Go Congress
US Go Congress [ext] web site

Held annually at various locations in the United States. As part of the general Congress, a 2 round Pair Go tournament is held. Notable features include: 1) 60 pairs participated in the Congress’ 2006 Pair Go tournament.

Germany

German Pair Go Championship

5 round Swiss event. To qualify as a team, 1 player must be 1 dan or better and the other 5 kyu or better.


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