Rules

There are many rule sets that are used for various purposes at the European Go Congresses.

• Tournament rules? of the EGF
  • Are used for the main tournament
  • Are the default rules for all events. Unless forbidden by the EGF, organisers may use their own rules for side events.
• Ing rules (of play)
  • Used in the main tournament.
• Japanese rules (of play)
  • Used at the top (16) boards of the main tournament if there is a Japanese major sponsor.
  • Used in many side events.
• EGF regulations and guidelines
  • These affect the main tournament

• Time limits, overtime, and komi