Jenaer Kreuzschnitt 2026
From 16 October to 18 October 2026, we invite you to the Jenaer Kreuzschnitt: 5 games, a seminar and game reviews with Andrii Kravets (3p), a Tsumego Marathon, and a full Go tournament weekend in the heart of Jena.
📅 Date
16.10. – 18.10.2026
📍 Venue
University of Jena
Seminar rooms 314–318
Carl-Zeiss-Straße 3
07743 Jena
🏆 Mode
5 rounds MacMahon
Japanese rules
45 min + 15 sec Fischer
7 komi
Please note: The registration deadline on Saturday at 11:00 also applies to pre-registered players.
Venue
University of Jena
Seminar rooms 314–318
Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena
Tournament mode
- 5 rounds MacMahon
- Pairings based on rating
- Handicap reduced by 2, outside the top group
- Japanese rules
- 45 minutes basic time + 15 seconds per move, Fischer time
- 7 komi
Schedule
Friday
- from 17:30: Arrival possible
- 18:30: Seminar with Andrii Kravets (3p)
Saturday
- 11:00: Registration deadline
- 11:15: Opening
- 11:30: Round 1
- 15:00: Round 2
- 18:00: Round 3
Sunday
- 09:15: Breakfast
- 10:00: Round 4
- 13:00: Round 5
- 16:00: Award ceremony
Entry fee
Children up to 10 years of age and players weaker than 25 kyu do not pay an entry fee.
| Entry fee | 30 € |
| Pre-registration until 25 September | −5 € |
| Member of a Go association | −5 € |
| Reduced fee: school students, apprentices, university students, pensioners, unemployed players | −5 € |
| Breakfast on Sunday | 5 € |
Side programme
In addition to the tournament games, you can look forward to a varied side programme with a seminar, game reviews, live commentary, and a Tsumego Marathon.
🎓 Seminar
On Friday evening, Andrii Kravets (3p) will give a seminar for all Kreuzschnitt participants. Participation is included in the entry fee.
🧠 Game reviews
On Saturday and Sunday, Andrii will review your tournament games and provide live commentary on selected games.
🔥 Tsumego Marathon
During the tournament, you can solve tsumego and compete for special prizes in the DDK, SDK, and DAN categories.
🏆 Prizes
Of course, there will be more than just fame and honour to play for. In addition to the prizes for the top players, there will be several special prizes, material prizes, and a raffle.
The prize money listed below is intended as a guideline and depends on the number of participants. If there are fewer than 50 participants, the prize money may have to be reduced.
Tournament winners
🥇 1st place
200 €
🥈 2nd place
150 €
🥉 3rd place
100 €
Special prizes with prize money
There will be 20 € for each of the following categories:
- 1st place women
- 1st place U18
- 1st place students
- 1st place 55+
- Best 1–10 kyu player
- Best 11–20 kyu player
- Best 21–30 kyu player
Material prizes
In addition, there will be several material prizes:
- 4:1 and 5:0 scores
- Best tournament newcomer
- Youngest participant
- Consolation prize for 0:5
- Tsumego Marathon
- Longest journey
🎁 Raffle
Even losses may pay off: For every lost game, one ticket with your name will be added to the raffle.
- One ticket per loss
- Maximum one raffle prize per person
Show prize allocation rules
Only players who have played all 5 rounds and won at least 3 games are eligible for prize money.
Each person can receive a maximum of one cash prize. If a player qualifies in several categories, the prize money in the lower-listed category will be awarded to the next eligible player in that category.
Example: Player A finishes 1st among students and is also the best player in the 1–10 kyu category. In this case, Player A receives the student prize. The 1–10 kyu prize is awarded to the next eligible player in that category.
🥪 Food and drinks
The venue is located in central Jena. There are many options for getting food nearby. In addition, there will be an opportunity to buy affordable lunch, snacks and drinks directly at the venue.
At the venue
- Breakfast and lunch
- Small snacks
- Drinks
Nearby
Due to the central location, there are many additional food options within walking distance.
☕ Breakfast on Sunday
On Sunday, we will start the tournament day together with coffee, tea, cocoa, and bread rolls.
- Start: 09:15
- Coffee, tea, cocoa, and bread rolls
- Price: 5 €
- Please select breakfast when registering
- Please bring suitable change
🛏️ Accommodation
If you are coming from outside Jena, there are several options for staying overnight.
Private accommodation
Private accommodation with Go players in Jena is available only to a limited extent.
- Please register in advance
- Please bring a sleeping mat and sleeping bag
- Places are limited
Hotels and youth hostels
Alternatively, there are youth hostels, guesthouses, and hotels in Jena. Many accommodations are easy to reach by tram or bus, or are within walking distance of the venue.
⏱️ Late arrival rules
To keep the tournament fair and on schedule, the following rules apply:
After 5 minutes
5 minutes after the pairings have been posted, the tournament directors will start all clocks.
After 15 minutes
If players are still missing, the tournament directors will try to find alternative pairings to avoid wins by default where possible.
Not present
If a player has not arrived after 15 minutes and no alternative pairing can be found, the game is lost by default.
📸 Results, photos, and E.G.D.
Results and photos from the tournament will be published online. Results will also be submitted to the E.G.D. — European Go Database.
By participating in the tournament, you agree to this publication.