Honinbo Tournament

The Honinbo Tournament is a prestigious annual professional Go competition held in Japan, regarded as one of the most significant titles in the game. Established in 1941, it features top-level players competing in a series of matches to claim the honor of being the Honinbo, a title derived from a historical line of Go masters. The tournament includes a league phase, culminating in a challenger match against the reigning champion. Its winner gains not only the title but also a substantial prize and recognition in the Go community, reflecting high skill and strategic mastery in the ancient board game.