Pair Go Tournaments
There are multiple Pair Go tournaments held around the world. Here is a listing of some with links and brief descriptions.
World
Japan
13th Pair Go Ricoh Cup (2006-2007)
Ricoh Cup 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 web site
Held in Japan with pairs from across the globe.
USA
Te wo Tsunaide
Te wo Tsunaide 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 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
5 round Swiss event. To qualify as a team, 1 player must be 1 dan or better and the other 5 kyu or better.