16 pairs of male and female professional Go players who represent the Japanese Go world will play tournament games, and in the 4th round, the winning pair will be decided. Go boards and stones will be purchased using a portion of the prize money and donated to primary, junior and high schools in Japan. From the 1st round to the final game, there will be commentary using a large demonstration board, and after the tournament, the award ceremony will be held.
[ Awarding / Donation ]
To a champion pair, a title of "Champion of Professional Pair Go Players" will be given from the presenter of the tournament, and a trophy and prize money will be given from the sponsor.
[ Rules ]
This is a four-round knock-out tournament, with pairings in the first round made by drawing lots. All games are played on even, with Black giving a komi of 6.5 points. The time allowance is 30 seconds per move plus ten minutes of thinking time, to be used in one-minute units. The first three rounds will be held on December 11 and the final on January 29.
