Official Website
http://igooza.nikkei.co.jp/students/15th/index-we.htm
Introduction
The World Students GO OZA Championship is a championship in which 16 students chosen from various countries around the world, including from Asia, compete. It was founded in 2003, and the 15th championship will be held in February 2017. Not only the players but also the organizers are students: it’s an international championship run by students for students.
Championship outline
- Name: The 15th World Students GO OZA Championship
- Organizer: The All-Japan Students GO Association / Nikkei Inc. / PANDANET INC.
- Cooperation: The Nihon Ki-in / The International Go Federation
- Date: 20 February - 24 February 2017 (20 February: Reception / 21 February: Rounds 1 & 2 / 22 February: Rounds 3 & 4 / 23 February: Tokyo sightseeing / 24 February: End of official schedule)
- Venue: Ginza Internet Forum (Tokyo, Japan)
- Championship format: Face-to-face games, Swiss system.