Just a quick update.
An Younggil’s Live Lesson videos on the Australian Go Association YouTube Channel are now being presented in short topic videos of around 15 minutes each. Also, there are now over 70 videos in the ‘Time to Kill’ playlist – this channel aims to help players of all levels improve their reading and life and death skills.
Check it out and let us know what you think. email (constructive) comments to australiangoinc@gmail.com
An email was sent yesterday (23rd October 2026) to all AGA members with the agenda for the 2026 AGM, the minutes from the last AGM and other reports. If you are a member and did not receive the email, you can find all documents here. If you have questions, please email me at australiangoinc@gmail.com.
Please note: The email communications problems have occurred recently and may be linked to the PHP vulnerability. Our host provider has quarantined some services which include membership management and appear to extend to some email services.
AGA tournament details can be found in the ‘Events’ menu item on the top of each page.
Please note: there is no online registration process for the 2026 Nationals in Brisbane. Please email or phone the organiser, Andre Connell (andre@go.org.au, 0414 687 017) to register.
The 2026 Top Town Cup is a prestigious Go/Weiqi tournament that will be held at the Top Town Restaurant, 5th floor of the Mandarin Centre, 65 Albert Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia on Sunday 4th October. The event will start at 10:00am with entry from 9:45am. The $50 entry fee includes a banquet dinner after the tournament – great value!
The event is open to all Go/Weiqi players but because of space limitations there is a maximum limit of 64 players. The match divisions will be determined by the number of entrants, with each division limited to 16 players. When the overall 64 player limit is reached new registrations will be placed in a wait list.
The 5th Thai International Go Congress is being held between October 23rd and 27th in Bangkok, Thailand. This is a great event, not just holding tournament but teaching session and other Go related events. Details can be found here.
Following the successful Australia/New Zealand match we have another challenge with the Philippines. The first game starts on the weekend of 12th/13th September with one game a week for 5 weeks. We will have a team of 5 players, with two players in the range of 5k-1k, two players in the range of 1d-4d, and one 5d player.
The Australian team manager is Gareth White. To register your interest or get more details, please email Gareth White garethwhite1985@gmail.com. Make sure you include your name, email address, phone number and rank.
The tournament is in the same format at the Aus vs NZ match – one game per week with the winner progressing to the following week. If you enter you must be available to play over the following weekends – September 12/13; 19/20; 26/27 and October 3/4 and 10/11.
Don’t be shy, it does not matter your rank, you have the chance to put “Represented Australian in an international Go match” on your c.v.
It’s on, in the tradition of the Wallabies vs All Blacks, Diamonds vs Silver Ferns and now it’s the Aussie Goannas vs NZ in the An Younggil Team Challenge.
AGA players are needed to play in the An Younggil Team Challenge Match against New Zealand. The format is like the Nongshim Cup.
Each country nominates a team of eight players with different ranks – two single digit kyu players, two 1 dan to 4 dan players, and 3 players 4 dan and above.
More details can be found here
Places will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Please email Amy Song if interested at asong117953@outlook.com
The AGA and Sydney Go Club will be teaching and playing Go at the 2026 Animaga Expo and the International Convention Centre, Sydney on the weekend of 14th and 15th March.
Details can be found at https://animaga.com.au/ This is a ticketed event, so please check the web site before you travel.
An Younggil’s Live Lessons for 2026 start on Friday 6th February at 7:30pm. The following Zoom credentials will be used for all 2025 Live Lessons.
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM (Sydney time)
🖥️ Zoom Meeting Details:
Meeting ID: 817 1856 3616
Passcode: 804937
These are real practical lessons from a top professional in real time so you can ask questions. The topics for the lesson vary from week to week so whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, there’s something valuable to learn for everyone.
In order to have lessons in 2026 we need your support. In the past the Australian Go Association has been supported by the Korean Baduk Association (KBA) to bring these lessons every week. Due to major budget cuts by the Korean government the KBA is not long able to assist.
The lessons are guaranteed every week during February, and the AGA Committee will determine the schedule for the rest of the year based on the AGA finances and any donations received.
AGA members are emailed the Zoom credentials – if you want to join in, please join the AGA
Go is an ancient strategic board game originating in China over 2,500 years ago, known as Weiqi, Igo in Japan, and Baduk in Korea. Played on a 19×19 grid, two players compete to control territory using black and white stones. Despite simple rules, Go possesses immense depth, emphasizing balance, foresight, and adaptability. Deeply rooted in East Asian philosophy and culture, it symbolizes wisdom and harmony. With no element of chance, it is a pure test of skill and intellect. Go enhances critical thinking and remains a global intellectual pursuit through modern platforms, education, and international competition.
The presentation is on Thu 26/02/2026 at 6:30 pm Registration is through Everbright click here to register