2025 National Go Qualification Tournament Regulations
China Weiqi Association
May 9, 2025, 07:35
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I. Organizer
China Weiqi Association
II. Supporting Unit
Zhejiang Provincial Weiqi Association
III. Host Unit
Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism, and Sports of Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou
IV. Executing Unit
Xiaoshan District Weiqi Association, Hangzhou
Mingshi Weiqi Academy, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou
V. Co-organizing Unit
Zhejiang Mingshi Culture and Sports Co., Ltd.
VI. Competition Categories
- Junior Boys
- Junior Girls
- Adult Men
- Adult Women
VII. Date and Venue
July 10–20, 2025, held in Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan District at “Kaiyuan Xiaoshan Hotel,” “Baosheng Hotel,” and others. Venue details will be announced after registration closes.
• Preliminary: July 11–17 (Check-in on the 10th)
• Second Round: July 17–18
• Finals: July 19–20
VIII. Participating Units
- All provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, industry sports federations, sub-provincial cities
- Teams in the 2025 National Men’s A-League
- National Go hometowns
- Approved 2025 Go qualification training units
- Overseas and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan players: separate provisions
IX. Eligibility
- Juniors: Born on or after Jan 1, 2008
- Adults: Born on or before Dec 31, 2007
- Slots:
• Junior Boys: Basic units & A-League teams: 6 players each; Go hometowns: 1; Training units: 50; Top 56 from 2024: do not count toward quota
• Junior Girls & Adult Women: No limit
• Adult Men: Basic units, A-League teams, and training units: 6 each; Go hometowns: 1; Top 16 from 2024: exempt from quota
• All must have Amateur 5-dan or above issued by China Weiqi Association
• International and HK/Macau/Taiwan players (excluding Japan/Korea) may participate. Qualifications announced separately. No quota limit, but must be organized by relevant regional Go associations. - Players who give up professional status opportunities in national competitions this year will be banned from this event for 5 years.
- Teams are responsible for verifying identity and eligibility. ID numbers must be accurate. Players must bring original IDs.
- 1 team leader per team; 1 coach for teams with ≥5 players; 2 coaches for ≥10.
- All participants must purchase personal accident insurance covering the competition and travel.
- Teams must manage public statements; inappropriate social media posts are prohibited.
- The competition follows the Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Rules and the Sportsmanship Management Guidelines.
X. Competition Format
• Follow latest China Weiqi Association rules
• 3 stages: Preliminary, Second Round, Finals
• Format by group:
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Junior Boys
• Preliminary: Swiss system, ~13 rounds, top 56 advance
• Second Round: 14 groups of 4 (double elimination), top 2 in each → 28 players
• Finals: 7 groups of 4, top 2 in each → 14 players awarded 1-dan pro -
Junior Girls
• Preliminary: ~11 rounds, top 16 advance
• Second Round: 4 groups of 4, top 2 in each → 8 players
• Finals: 2 groups of 4, top 2 + playoff winner between 3rd place finishers → 5 players awarded 1-dan pro -
Adult Men
• Preliminary: ~13 rounds, top 24 advance
• Second Round: 6 groups of 4, top 2 in each → 12 players
• Finals: 3 groups of 4, top 2 in each → 6 players awarded 1-dan pro -
Adult Women
• Preliminary: ~9 rounds, top 8 advance
• Second Round: 2 groups of 4, top 2 in each → 4 players
• Finals: 1 group of 4, top 2 → 2 players awarded 1-dan pro -
International/HK/Macau/Taiwan
• If finalists win pro ranks, titles are valid and quota is not reallocated to others
• If no one wins pro title but some reach the second round:
• All such players play mixed extra matches for 1 additional pro rank
• If only 1 player reaches second round: awarded pro title directly
• If no player makes second round: no titles awarded
• Others receive Amateur 6-dan (second round) or 7-dan (finals, no pro rank)
• Time limit: 1 hour + 3x30-second byo-yomi
• Tie-breaking: Based on earlier rounds’ rankings
• Detailed rules in the Supplementary Regulations
XI. Rankings and Awards
- Junior Boys:
• 14 players awarded 1-dan pro
• 15–16th: Amateur 7-dan
• 17–20th: Amateur 6-dan - Junior Girls:
• 5 players awarded 1-dan pro
• 6–8th: Amateur 6-dan - Junior Talent Spot:
• 1 spot for players born on or after Jan 1, 2012, who reached second round but not pro title; mixed-gender selection organized by national team - Adult Men:
• 6 players awarded 1-dan pro
• 7–8th: Amateur 7-dan
• 9–12th: Amateur 6-dan - Adult Women:
• 2 players awarded 1-dan pro
• 3–4th: Amateur 6-dan - International/HK/Macau/Taiwan: Based on rule X.5
- Titles are not reallocated if players forfeit
- According to National Sports Administration:
• Junior top 8 = Level 1 athlete title
• Junior 9–16 = Level 2 athlete title - New pro starting Elo:
• Men: 2240
• Women: 2200
XII. Registration
- Mainland teams must submit electronic rosters by June 8 to:
• pjtg2022@163.com
• msqy_xs@163.com
• Then confirm receipt via contacts listed - Overseas, HK, Macau, Taiwan players: via their local Go associations, then submit to cwainternational@foxmail.com by June 8
- Submit both Word document and scanned PDF/image with official seal. File naming format: “TeamName_2025 National Go Qualification Registration”
- Fee: 300 RMB per player
- Withdrawal or substitution requires valid reason and approval from organizing committee
- Registration form must be stamped with official seal
- Meals and accommodation centrally arranged; details in supplementary notice
- Committee meeting date will be in supplementary notice; teams must send a delegate
XIII. Expenses
All travel, meals, and accommodation are self-funded
XIV. Referees and Disputes
- Chief referee appointed by China Weiqi Association. Others nominated by host and approved
- Disputes must be submitted in writing within 20 minutes of match end. Fee: 1,000 RMB (refunded if successful)
- All non-judging disputes to be resolved by organizing committee or the China Weiqi Association
XV. Conduct and Discipline
- Strict adherence to rules and conduct standards
- All players must sign the Sportsmanship Commitment Form
- If participants are minors or legally restricted, their guardians must sign risk acknowledgment forms
XVI. Final Provisions
Any unaddressed matters will be announced separately. Final interpretation belongs to China Weiqi Association.
Issued by:
China Weiqi Association
May 9, 2025