Go is an ancient strategic board game that originated several millennia ago. It is considered one of the most complex and intellectually enriching games in the world.
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The game has about 100 million active enthusiasts worldwide. It is especially popular among businessmen and politicians in Asian countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, as well as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Why Go?
To popularize the game of Go as a tool for developing strategic thinking and promoting cultural exchange in Kazakhstan. By cultivating a community of Go enthusiasts at all levels and in all areas, we contribute to the development of society.
Mission of the Federation
Intellectual Development
Go contributes to the development of logical, analytical, and strategic thinking, and provides skills for their practical application. These abilities and qualities are valued in the modern world, and the Federation sees their development as one of its priority areas.
Goals and Objectives
Community
Cultural Development
The philosophy of Go brings together progressively minded people of different ages and professions who strive for self-development. The Federation aims to support and develop this community by organizing tournaments, master classes, and meetings.
The development and popularization of Go promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding among nations. Go has a rich history and deep culture that originated and evolved in East Asia and has undergone cultural assimilation in Europe. As part of Eastern cultural heritage, its popularization in Kazakhstan fosters cultural exchange and mutual understanding between peoples.
Development
and Consolidation
of Society
and Consolidation
of Society
One aspect of Go's philosophy is the establishment of explicit and implicit connections. Therefore, Go unites people regardless of their gender, age, profession, or social status, who are committed to self-improvement and progress. The Federation seeks to develop and support players through organizing gatherings, master classes, and tournaments.
International Interaction
Go is widely represented on an international level, with strong communities in all parts of the world. Participation of Kazakhstan's players in international tournaments and events provides opportunities for experience exchange and strengthens international ties.
The modern history of Go's development in Kazakhstan began in 2008, when the current President of the Federation, Yerlan Baymukhametov, became the first official player to represent the country at an international tournament in South Korea.
Subsequently, the first clubs started appearing in the cities of Karaganda and Almaty. Since the establishment of the Public Association "Kazakhstan Go Federation" under the leadership of Yerlan Baymukhametov in 2010, tournaments began to be held. The first national tournament took place in 2015. In 2021, the Federation was reorganized into the non-profit organization "Kazakhstan Go Federation" under the jurisdiction of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).
With the accession to the European Go Federation and the International Go Federation in 2012, Kazakhstani players began to regularly participate in international tournaments, including ...
Subsequently, the first clubs started appearing in the cities of Karaganda and Almaty. Since the establishment of the Public Association "Kazakhstan Go Federation" under the leadership of Yerlan Baymukhametov in 2010, tournaments began to be held. The first national tournament took place in 2015. In 2021, the Federation was reorganized into the non-profit organization "Kazakhstan Go Federation" under the jurisdiction of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).
With the accession to the European Go Federation and the International Go Federation in 2012, Kazakhstani players began to regularly participate in international tournaments, including ...
History
of the Federation
of the Federation
History of the Federation
The modern history of Go's development in Kazakhstan began in 2008, when the current President of the Federation, Yerlan Baymukhametov, became the first official player to represent the country at an international tournament in South Korea.
Subsequently, the first clubs started appearing in the cities of Karaganda and Almaty. Since the establishment of the Public Association "Kazakhstan Go Federation" under the leadership of Yerlan Baymukhametov in 2010, tournaments began to be held. The first national tournament took place in 2015. In 2021, the Federation was reorganized into the non-profit organization "Kazakhstan Go Federation" under the jurisdiction of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).
With the accession to the European Go Federation and the International Go Federation in 2012, Kazakhstani players began to regularly participate in international tournaments, including the Korean Prime Minister's Cup and the European Go Congress. The national team of Kazakhstan is also a regular participant in the Pandanet Go European Team Championship.
Currently, under the aegis of the Federation, qualifying competitions are held for the largest international amateur tournaments. Kazakhstani players visited Russia and China to participate in the World Amateur Go Championship in 2021 and 2023. In 2022, the World Championship was held online. Upcoming major tournaments include the World Championship in Tokyo, Japan, and the European Go Congress in Toulouse, France.
The Federation conducts master classes and meetings for Go enthusiasts, including events for students and participation in cultural and mass events such as ComicCon Astana and the Day of Japanese Culture.
The Kazakhstan Go Federation also pays attention to the business community of Kazakhstan. At the international forum Astana Finance Days in 2022, a panel discussion titled "Transformative Go Strategies" was organized, which attracted the attention of managers and leaders from various sectors. Following this, a Go master class was held for the forum delegates.
Subsequently, the first clubs started appearing in the cities of Karaganda and Almaty. Since the establishment of the Public Association "Kazakhstan Go Federation" under the leadership of Yerlan Baymukhametov in 2010, tournaments began to be held. The first national tournament took place in 2015. In 2021, the Federation was reorganized into the non-profit organization "Kazakhstan Go Federation" under the jurisdiction of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).
With the accession to the European Go Federation and the International Go Federation in 2012, Kazakhstani players began to regularly participate in international tournaments, including the Korean Prime Minister's Cup and the European Go Congress. The national team of Kazakhstan is also a regular participant in the Pandanet Go European Team Championship.
Currently, under the aegis of the Federation, qualifying competitions are held for the largest international amateur tournaments. Kazakhstani players visited Russia and China to participate in the World Amateur Go Championship in 2021 and 2023. In 2022, the World Championship was held online. Upcoming major tournaments include the World Championship in Tokyo, Japan, and the European Go Congress in Toulouse, France.
The Federation conducts master classes and meetings for Go enthusiasts, including events for students and participation in cultural and mass events such as ComicCon Astana and the Day of Japanese Culture.
The Kazakhstan Go Federation also pays attention to the business community of Kazakhstan. At the international forum Astana Finance Days in 2022, a panel discussion titled "Transformative Go Strategies" was organized, which attracted the attention of managers and leaders from various sectors. Following this, a Go master class was held for the forum delegates.
Events
our community
Centers of activity are focused in major cities like Almaty and Astana, where most events and meetings take place. Communities are also present in other regional centers, the largest of which are Karaganda and Shymkent. Karaganda hosts one of the oldest Go clubs in Kazakhstan, with regular meetings held since 2008.
The primary interaction, coordination of club meetings, and dynamic exchange of useful information within the community take place on a Telegram chat with more than 1,500 participants. There, training seminars, game analyses, tournaments, strategies, and cultural aspects of Go are regularly discussed.
The community is actively represented on social media, including over 12,000 followers on Instagram, where educational content, information about Go-related books, as well as news and tournament results are published.
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