Get the opportunity to challenge the current European Go Champion and the current Factorio Speed Go Champion - Mateusz Surma - in a blitz game!
Moreover, take your chance now, when Mateusz is very tired, because two weeks ago his third child was born 
How to proceed?
Sign up to the Salt Mine Open 2026, pay the entry fee and you will get a message from Mateusz to arrange the date and time (your time zone doesnât really matter - kids cry at various points at night anyway).
What is the Salt Mine Open?
The very first tournament in our new âGo Aroundâ series. Our mission?
To take the game of Go to the most extraordinary and unforgettable places on the planet. And weâre starting strong â with two full days in one of the oldest and most fascinating salt mines in Poland.
What Is âGo Aroundâ?
âGo Aroundâ is a new initiative created for Go players who love travel, unusual experiences, and unique locations.
Each event will take place somewhere surprising: places with history, atmosphere, and a story to tell.
In the mornings and afternoons we play Go. In the evenings we explore.
Simple formula â extraordinary moments.
Salt Mine Open 2026 â What to Expect
Location: A historic Polish salt mine, 250m underground
Dates: August 29â30, 2026
Format: Blitz Go tournament
Included: Accommodation, meals, guided tours
Extra attractions: Evening underground sightseeing and more surprises along the way
Weâre serious when we say youâll be spending two full days underground. But donât worry â weâll take care of everything. Just register, pack your Go spirit, and show up.
A Unique Underground Adventure
When the games end, the adventure continues.
On Saturday evening weâll embark on an extraordinary experience:
a boat trip through underground brine waters â one of the deepest places in the world where tourists are allowed to travel by boat.
Itâs calm, mysterious, and unlike anything youâve seen above ground.
Youâll also enjoy guided tours through illuminated salt chambers, historic corridors, and breathtaking caverns carved by generations of miners.
If youâre ready for a weekend of strategy, adventure, and underground wonders â Salt Mine Open 2026 is waiting for you.
Btw. 1 Until 30th April you can take advantage of the discounted entry fee to the tournament.
Btw. 2 Mateusz is the organizer of the tournament and the tournament was postponed from April to August â the newborn
