Korean Ambassador's Cup 2008#
12.-13.1.2008 Helsinki#
The second Korean Ambassador’s Cup in Finland will be played 12.-13.1.2008. The first prize is a place in the 3rd Korean Prime Minister Cup in South Korea autumn 2008 including the travel accommodation, tournament and associate events. The Finnish Go Association organises the tournament in co-operation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Amateur Baduk Association.
In the open tournament four rounds are played on Saturday and three on Sunday with McMahon system. After four rounds the eight best Finnish players play a knock out on Sunday to resolve the prize winner. The other players will continue in the McMahon tournament. The members of the Finnish Go association and foreign players staying in Finalnd are allowed to participate in the tournament.
Place#
Restaurant Karhunpesä, Alppikatu 9, Helsinki
Tournament fees#
- Dan-players 25 €
- Kyu-players, adults 20 €
- Kyu-players, juniors 15 €
Schedule#
Saturday 12.1.#
- 9.30 -10.30 registration
- 10.45 opening ceremony
- 11.00 1st round
- 12.50 2nd round
- lunch
- 15.40 3rd round
- 17.30 4th round
Sunday 13.1.#
- 10.00 5th round, quarter finals
- lunch
- 12.50 6th round, semi finals
- 15.00 7th round, final
- 17.00 prize giving
Playing time 30 minutes + byoyomi 3x20seconds (similar to Korean Prime Minister Cup)
Komi 6,5 points, Japanese 1989 rules, EGF tournament rules