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Internet 13x13 Amateur World Go Championship

Infomation

A Class
May 22 (Fri)- 26(Tue)
Japan Time
June 7 (Sun)
Japan Time 22:00-
quarterfinals
June 14 (Sun)
Japan Time 22:00-
semifinals
June 21(Sun)
Japan Time 22:00-
finals
Preliminary Rounds
Results here
Final Rounds
Results here
B Class
May 22 (Fri)- 26(Tue)
Japan Time
June 7 (Sun)
Japan Time 22:00-
quarterfinals
June 14 (Sun)
Japan Time 22:00-
semifinals
June 21(Sun)
Japan Time 22:00-
finals
Preliminary Rounds
Results here
Final Rounds
Results here

* The period for the preliminary is from May 22 to May 26 (Japan time). Please note that it is OK if a game finishes on the 27 provided it is started with this period (that is, before midnight on May 26, Japan time).

Time allowance: 10 minutes per player, plus byo-yomi of 10 minutes per 25 moves.
No handicap stones. Handicaps based on the Pandanet rating system.

Tournament Outline

Pandanet is holding the world's first Internet 13x13 Amateur World Go Championship. The winners will be presented with splendid prizes.

Organizer: Pandanet
Pandanet: Kansai Kiin
Cooperation: Kids 5, Go Quest

<Classes>

There are two sections: A Class and B Class. Games will be played with handicaps in both classes.

・A Class:2-kyu and over
・B Class:3-kyu and under

※ Players whose ranks have not been confirmed by Pandanet need to play at least 20 games on 19×19 board to confirm their rating. The deadline for playing these games is 6 a.m. on May 18 (Japan time).
If a question mark appears next to your rank, it means that it has not been officially confirmed by Pandanet.
Please note that players who have not had their ranks confirmed by the deadline will not be eligible to participate in the tournament.
Classes will be decided based on players' ranks as of 6 a.m., May 18.
※ On the day, ranks will be displayed within the rooms.

<Playing Rules>

Time allowance: 10 minutes per player, plus byo-yomi of 10 minutes per 25 moves. No handicap stones. Handicaps based on the Pandanet rating system.

Difference in rank Komi
0Black gives a komi of 6.5
0.5The weaker player (Black) gives a komi of 3.5
1The weaker player (Black) gives a komi of 0.5
1.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 2.5
2The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 5.5
2.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 8.5
3The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 11.5
3.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 14.5
4The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 17.5
4.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 20.5
5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 23.5
5.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 26.5
6The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 29.5
6.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 32.5
7The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 35.5
7.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 38.5
8The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 41.5
8.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 44.5
9The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 47.5
9.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 50.5
10The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 53.5
10.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 56.5
11The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 59.5
11.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 62.5
12The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 65.5
12.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 68.5
13The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 71.5
13.5The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 74.5
14The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 77.5
14.5 -The stronger player (White) gives a komi of 80.5
Preliminary Rounds Participants play freely at least six games in their Class room during the Preliminary Rounds. (Participants are not allowed to play with the same person twice.)

The ranking is determined by points in descending order.
The top eight players from each class proceed to the Final Rounds.

1. Points = W / N + W * 0.02
(W = number of wins, N = number of games played.)
2. With tied points, the player with the higher number of wins is ranked higher.
3. With tied points and wins, the player with the higher SOS (sum of opponents' scores) is ranked higher.
4. With tied points, wins and SOS, the players are ranked equal.
Click here for details
Final Rounds In the Final Rounds, single eliminations are played until a champion is determined.
The organizer conducts the drawing of lots to decide pairings.
Click here for details

<Schedule>

April 1 (Wed) ~ May 18 (Wed) Registration period
May 22 (Fri) -
26(Tue)
June 7 (Sun) , June 14 (Sun), June 21 (Sun)
- Final Rounds(single elimination)
June 7 (Sun)
Japan Time 22:00 -
June 14 (Sun)
Japan Time 22:00 -
June 21(Sun)
Japan Time 22:00 -
Preliminary Rounds quarterfinals semifinals final

<Requirements for Participation>

  • Participants must be amateur Go Players.
  • Participants must be able to play using the latest version of GoPanda2 or Pandanet (Go).
  • Participants must be able to communicate by email in English.
  • Players in the BC (beginner class) are not allowed to participate.
  • Players whose ranks have not been confirmed by Pandanet need to play at least 20 games 19 ×19 board to confirm their rating. The deadline for playing these games is 6 am. on May 18. (If a question mark appears next to your rank, it means that it has not been officially confirmed by Pandanet.)Please note that that players who have not had their ranks confirmed by the deadline will not be eligible to participate in the tournament.

<Rules>

  • Please play in the official Pandanet tournament room.
  • Please play games by yourself. Taking advice from a third person or playing through a third person is against the rules.
  • In principle, your games should be played from your home. Please let the organizer know in advance if you wish to play at a location other than your home, such as a Go club where many people gather. The organizer may check the origin of your Internet connection.
  • If you lower your rank intentionally by losing games before the tournament, you will not be allowed to participate.
  • Please exchange greetings when starting and finishing your games. Insulting comments are strictly prohibited. If you are treated impolitely, please let the organizer know.
  • Please resign the game if you think there is no hope of winning instead of dragging it out.
  • Also, please don't tell your opponent to resign even if your opponent is clearly losing. However, please let the organizer know if your opponent keeps playing meaningless moves and does not finish the game.
  • If the organizer finds that you have violated the rules, you may be disqualified, even if the game result has already been confirmed.
  • All games are to be played in Japan Rule
  • You Pandanet rating is not affected by the games.

<Participation Fee>

Free of charge

<Prizes>

Winner Prizes equivalent to 10,000 yen in value
Runner-up Prizes equivalent to 5,000 yen in value
3rd ~4th Prizes equivalent to 3,000 yen in value
5th ~8th Prizes equivalent to 1,000 yen in value

Lottery prize Prizes equivalent to 1,000 yen in value ( five people)