“Let’s have dinner! We drink vodka!” Not the first words you would expect to hear after the tense final of an international go final. But this is how bridge superstar Fulvio Fantoni greeted the rival Polish team at the conclusion of … Continue reading →
Martin Stiassny, the President of the European Go Federation since 2009, discusses this year’s SportAccord World Mind Games and the new changes to look forward to in the go world. Ranka: What has been your role in organizing this particular … Continue reading →
Chou Chun-Hsun 9p is a player that Chinese Taipei deserve to be proud of. Chou not only won the LG Cup in 2007, but is also one of their finest homegrown players in history. While many top players such as … Continue reading →
The promising young German, Benjamin Teuber, took on Michael Redmond 9p in a special match held this morning at the venue of the SportAccord World Mind Games 2013. Originally the match was planned for South African Victor Chow (‘RoseDuke’), the winner of the … Continue reading →
Once a fervent go player, the 19 year-old Zhao Hanqing began to study international draughts in 2008 and has already secured victory in the World Championship (Junior Girls). She is currently taking part in the SportAccord World Mind Games held in … Continue reading →
We asked the Chief Executive Officer of FIDE, Geoffrey Borg, to give us the low-down on the chess tournament at this year’s SportAccord World Mind Games. You can tell by their ears! A sign of stress, this subconscious signal is … Continue reading →
After a last minute defeat in a tense game with the young Chinese star Yu Zhiying 4p, Ranka had the pleasure to speak with Japan’s Yoshida Mika 8p, former winner of the Women’s Honinbo. Ranka: Could you tell us a … Continue reading →
This afternoon saw Korea’s Hyunjae Choi securing not only first place in the tournament but also a future professional career. He spoke to us about his background, the tournament and his hopes for the future. “Naturally I am delighted to have … Continue reading →
Ranka takes you behind the scenes to the players’ lunch room, where four choices of ‘bento’ lunch boxes are provided each day. We asked three players to compare the food they have had during the World Amateur Go Championship in Japan … Continue reading →
The force of Kikou Emura’s first stone of the day touching down squarely on the board could not conceal a slight tremble of the hand. Japan’s hope lost his all-important game this morning to Chinese player Yuqing Hu, a real … Continue reading →