Teachers

Go is more than just a game – it's a meeting of minds, traditions, and strategies. Throughout the Congress, you'll have the chance to interact with elite players from Asia and Europe, each bringing their own unique style and experience. Their presence enriches the Congress program with lectures, reviews, and opportunities to engage with Go at the highest level.

Head Go Instructor

Inseong Hwang 8d

One of the most respected Go teachers in Europe with 20 years of teaching experience. A former Yunguseng player, Baduk commentator, and long-time mentor to players across Europe and the U.S. He is the founder of the renowned Yunguseng Dojang, an online Go school that has been successfully running for over 14 years. He has served as the official instructor for the French and Swiss Go Associations and reclaimed the top spot in the European rankings in 2024. Known for his clear teaching style, sense of humor, and practical advice that helps players improve quickly.

Japan:

Kozo Hayashi 7p – Kansai Kiin

A professional player from Kansai Ki-in with many years of teaching experience across Europe. He was a guest at the European Go Congress in Olsztyn in 2013 and has since made several visits to Poland, sharing his knowledge and passion for Go in local clubs. Hayashi-sensei brings a deep understanding of European players and is known for his energetic, open, and inspiring teaching style. Besides Go, he is also a musician who plays the traditional Japanese sanshin.

Hirohito Toyoda 3p – Nihon Kiin

Born in 1999 in Tokyo. Studied at Toyo University in 2017

Go Career:

Runner up of The 16th World Students Go Oza Championship in 2018
Winner of All Japan Students Go Oza Championship in 2017
Got Certified as 1 dan pro of Nihon Ki-in in Tokyo in 2019
Got Qualified to Shinjin O Main Tournament 2025
Got Promoted to 3 dan in 2025
Performance of Pro tournaments in 2025: 11 wins – 8 loss (as of 17th June 2025)

Korea:

Seungmin Oh 3p

Hello, my name is Seungmin Oh, and I am a professional Go player from Korea. Last year, I had the honor of participating in the European Go Congress as a player, where I formed many meaningful connections. This year, I’m delighted to return as an instructor. It’s truly special for me to be back at the European Go Congress, and I look forward to sharing this experience with you through the game of Go.

Wonjin Choi 3p

Hello, my name is Choi Wonjin, a professional Go player 3P from Korea. First of all, I’m truly delighted to be part of the European Go Congress again this year. I’d like to sincerely thank all the organizers and staff who made this wonderful event possible. I’ll do my best to help make this festival a joyful and memorable experience for everyone participating. Good luck to all!

Chi-min Oh 8d

An 8-dan EGF player with years of teaching experience in Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, and France. He has also taught at Inseong Hwang’s Yunguseng Dojang and worked with the Korea Baduk Association, where he coordinated international events such as the Korea Prime Minister Cup (KPMC).

He is a founding member and finance director of the International Society of Go Studies (ISGS), contributing to Go-related research. Alongside his academic work at the University of Oxford, he continues to explore the evolving relationship between Go and AI.

China:

Li Ang 3p

He is not only a skilled Go player but also one of the most respected Go cultural scholars and collectors in the world. He has authored over 30 books on Go, including works for beginners and in-depth analyses of historical games. His passion for Go extends beyond the board—he has assembled one of the largest private collections of Go artifacts, which he documented in his renowned three-volume series Treasures of Go.

As a dedicated coach, Li Ang has mentored dozens of young talents, including future world champions. For years, he has worked tirelessly to promote Go internationally, especially in Europe, where he has led lectures, workshops, and cultural exchanges in over 20 countries, inspiring thousands of players.

Through his writing, coaching, and media presence, Li Ang continues to shape the global Go community, bridging cultures and generations through his lifelong dedication to the game.

Jujo Jiang 9p

Go Career:

At age of six, starting to learn go;
In 1978, entering into the National Team;
In 1982, being entitled professional 5 Dan;
In 1987, Winning the title of 9 Dan;
In 1999, being enrolled in Korean Go Institute;
From 2011 on, being a go educationalist in Shanghai;

Go Achievements:

In 1973, winning the National Children’s Champion at the age of 11;
In 1977, winning the National Teenagers’ Champion;
In 1985, winning 5 games continuously in the first Sino-Japan Arena Contest, creating a great surprise in China and Japan;
In 2002, winning the Champion of the 3rd Maixin Cup 9 Dan Contest in Korea;
In 2017, Being invited by the headquarters of UNESCO to go to Paris and give a lecture titled ‘the Book of Changes in go’;

Europe:

Benjamin Drean-Guenaizia 1p

Achievements

2015 - European Team Champion
2017 - French Champion
2019 - French Champion - European Team Champion
2020 - European Team Champion
2021 - European Team Champion
2022 - European Champion
2024 - French Champion - European Team Champion

I started playing Go in 2005 in my hometown of Concarneau, France. Throughout my career, I had 3 wonderful teachers, Paul Piriou 8k (the president of my hometown's club), François Myzessin 5d and Motoki Noguchi 7d. I also had an opportunity to go to Korea for 5 month to study with Kim Seungjun 9p and Diana Kozsegi 1p. From the moment I played my first game, I knew I would be addicted and it never stopped. Shortly after, I created the "ben0" account on KGS, and that is how it all started... After reaching 6d level in 2014, I thought I had reached a plateau, however I lived a kind of rebirth with AI. I found new inspirations which helped me to reach 7d then 1p level and accomplish many nice feats in the last few years. I do hope my Go career still has a lot to offer.