Tlatelolco Cultural Center was the hosting venue of the1st Mexican Go Congress held from November 15 to 17, 2014 in Mexico City, Mexico. This 1st Congress counted with the distinguished presence of Hajin Lee 3P and an Kim Sooyong 4P both sent by auspice of the Korean Baduk Association.

The 3 day Congress was the host for several events such as the 1st Mexican Open Tournament, a 13×13 tournament for kids, Go and Origami workshops and of course both Korean Pros shared with the Mexican Go community their skill trough reviews from the Open Tournament games, lectures and simultaneous games exhibitions.

Organized by the Mexican Go Association and sponsored by UNAM, Mexico’s main public university and KABA, this Congress is pioneer in the development of Go in Mexico and Latin America. With a 45 players field for the Open Tournament and more than 300 attendants in total, the event turned out to be a huge success.

“This Congress was a multi-purpose event” reports Mexican Go Association president, Mr. Emil García, “The players not only had the chance to play in an official tournament and feel the seriousness of it, but also had the opportunity to gain insight of how pro players think of the game trough the several activities we had with them. It was also a great chance of sharing and learning for the youngest players, I’m surprised by the amount of youngsters that participated in the 13×13 Tournament and in the workshops, kids are increasingly becoming a main actor in Mexican Go.

“European and American Go are developing really fast, and they are getting a lot of support from International entities, Mexican and LatinAmerican Go shouldn’t lag behind, that’s why we are working really hard to be able to catch up with you guys” says Mr. García. “2015 will be a year full of surprises for Mexican Go, so stay tuned!”

For picture galleries of this Congress check the event website.