Japanese Ambassador's Go Cup
More Than
A Tournament
The Japanese Ambassador’s Go Cup brings the Go community together in one of Bucharest’s most emblematic venues — the Palace of Parliament.
Three days of competition, encounters and shared passion for Go, bringing together players of different ages, levels and communities.
Part of Go – The Game of My Generation, the 2026 edition places the tournament within a wider initiative connecting Go with education, culture, sport and community.
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PARLIAMENT
Asociația Dorna Go
asociatiadornago@gmail.comParticipant information and access details will be communicated after registration.
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Register →Three days around Go
09:00–17:00
Instructor & Ambassador Conference
17:30
Official Opening
18:00
Round 1
10:00
Round 2
13:00–14:30
Lunch
14:30
Round 3
17:30
Round 4
10:00
Round 5
13:00–14:30
Lunch
14:30
Round 6
18:00
Closing Gala & Awards
VENUE
The 2026 Japanese Ambassador’s Go Cup will be played in the Nicolae Bălcescu Hall of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest.
Nicolae Bălcescu Hall
Palace of Parliament
Bucharest
Registration is required for access.
Access to the Palace of Parliament is restricted to registered participants and guests. Players must complete the tournament registration. Accompanying persons and other guests must register or contact the organizers in advance.
Registration deadline · To be announcedPalace Restaurant
Participants will have access to the Palace of Parliament restaurant during the event.
FORMAT
- 1–3–2 Format
- Category A
- Byo-yomi · 3 × 30 seconds
- Japanese Rules
- Komi · 6.5 points
- No handicap
Direct encounter
To be announced soon.
Prize categories and awards for the 2026 Japanese Ambassador’s Go Cup will be announced soon.