Tournament conditions
  • 8 round Swiss system
  • All games to be played on even with Black giving 6-1/2 point komi
  • The time allowance of one hour per player, and 3 times of 30 seconds byo-yomi.
    Tournament clocks will be used for all games.
  • Tournament rules are The World Amateur Go Championship Rules.
    Any problems that arise will be settled by the referees.
  • Referees will be professional go players from China Qi-Yuan

Awards
  • The winner will be given the title of ‘31st World Amateur Go Champion’ and
    the winners cup.
  • Winners of 2nd to 8th places will receive cups.