Wessex Go Tournament

This is one of the oldest Go tournaments in the UK, first held in 1970. It has moved between various locations in the area but has mostly been in the city of Bath in recent years. Bristol Go Club took over organising the event from the Bath Club in 2019 having previously run the event in its early days.

It's typically a three-round McMahon tournament and usually takes place on the Sunday in October when the clocks go back.

The 55th Wessex Go Tournament

Sunday 26th October, 2025

St Mark's Community Centre, Bath, BA2 4PA.

It will be a 3-round even-game McMahon competition.

Time limits will be Fischer time:

Main time: 30 minutes.
Extra time: 10 seconds per move.

This means that it is a 'Class B' tournament for EGF rating purposes.

Tournament Fees

BGA Member: £10
Non-member: £15

Concessions

First tournament: Free!
Under 21: £5 (members) / £10 (non-members)

The entry fee includes all-day tea, coffee, soft drinks, unhealthy buns, but not lunch. Pubs and food outlets are nearby, or bring your own.

Payment will be by cash on the day.

Entries

Entries are now open for the 2025 Wessex Go Tournament.

The link to the entry form is here: www.britgo.org/tournams/wessex/wessex-form.html

A list of current entries is here: www.britgo.org/tournams/wessex/tour-entries.html

Schedule

9:30 — 10:15	Registration
10:30	First round
	Lunch (not provided)
13:15	Second round
15:15	Third round
17:15 (approx)	Prize giving

As usual, this is the day that the clocks go back so if you forget then you'll arrive an hour early!

Getting There

St Mark's Community Centre is a 5 minute walk from both Bath Spa train station and the main bus station. Go south from the station (i.e. away from the city centre) and across the river. See the map below.

On-street parking is now restricted on the road itself, so you might have to hunt for a space in the surrounding streets if nothing is available on St. Mark's Rd. We recommend you plan ahead or arrive by train if you can.