The 21st KPMC (Korean Prime Minister Cup) World Amateur Go Championship will be held in Incheon, South Korea, starting in early November. In addition, at a board meeting of the International Go Federation (official name: International Go Federation) held this past September, the tournament was formally approved as an officially sanctioned event of the federation, in recognition of its track record of having been held for more than 20 years. Tournament Overview Organizer Korea Baduk Federation (KBF), Incheon, South Korea Sponsors Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea, Korean Olympic Committee, Incheon, South Korea Schedule Friday, November 6 – Friday, November 13, 2026 ※ 7th (opening ceremony), 8th–12th (Rounds 1–7), 10th (sightseeing), 12th (awards ceremony), 13th (departure) Venue Incheon, South Korea Playing site and lodging The Charis Hotel Number of invited countries and regions 67 countries and regions worldwide Tournament rules (1) Seven rounds in total, Swiss system (2) All even games (no handicap), Black gives 6.5 points komi (3) Time control: 40 minutes of main time, followed by 20-second Fischer increment The official website (in English) is here. Japanese Participants Yusaku Takumi (宅見 悠作), age 21 • ※ Student Honinbo Champion (2025) Winner, All-Japan Student Top Ten Championship (2025) Runner-up, All-Japan Amateur Meijin Tournament (2026) Yusaku Takumi (宅見 悠作)
