We’re thrilled to announce The “Paperxclips Ladder” a H-1 Go Tournament, a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills before the highly anticipated Confucius Cup at the end of September!
Tournament Results
| Num | Plc | Name | Rank | Ctr | Nbw | R1 | R2 | R3 | MMS | SOSM | SOSOSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Liu Dewei | 1d | IE | 2 | 0= | 3+/w2 | 4+/w4 | 32 | 85 | 267 |
| 2 | 2 | Lu Minyi | 1k | IE | 0 | 0= | 4-/w2 | 3-/w2 | 29 | 84 | 264 |
| 3 | 3 | Gociu Tiberiu | 4k | IE | 2 | 4+/w | 1-/b2 | 2+/b2 | 28 | 88 | 258 |
| 4 | 4 | McCloskey Ruari | 4k | IE | 1 | 3-/b | 2+/b2 | 1-/b4 | 27 | 89 | 257 |
| 5 | 5 | O`Rourke Emmet | 12k | IE | 2 | 8+/w7 | 6-/b | 7+/w | 20 | 50 | 160 |
| 6 | 5 | Fitzpatrick Fern | 12k | IE | 2 | 7+/b | 5+/w | 8-/w8 | 20 | 50 | 160 |
| 7 | 7 | Williams Henry | 12k | IE | 0 | 6-/w | 8-/w7 | 5-/b | 18 | 52 | 158 |
| 8 | 8 | Campbell Andrew | 20k | IE | 2 | 5-/b7 | 7+/b7 | 6+/b8 | 12 | 58 | 152 |
This is perfect for players of all ranks, specially designed to be friendly yet competitive.
Spaces are limited to a maximum of 16 players, so be sure to register to secure your spot!
| Registered Players |
|---|
| Dewei (Belfast, 2d) |
| Ruari (Belfast, 4k) |
| Tiberiu (Belfast, 4k) |
| Fern (Belfast, 12k) |
| Emmet (Dublin, 12k) |
| Jacob (Dublin, 18k) |
| Henry (Dublin, 18k) |
| Edward (Belfast, 22k) |
| Andrew (Belfast, 22k) |
Tournament Details:
Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Venue: Paperxclips, 162 North Street, Belfast, BT1 1QS. This unique space is a trans-owned and operated LGBTQIA+ bookshop, coffeeshop and community hub!
Time Limits: 30 minutes main time with 3 x 30 seconds Byo-yomi (EGF Class B equivalent for faster play).
Entry Fee: £5 (payable at sign-in).
Bonus: Enjoy free filter coffee on the house!
Format:
The tournament will consist of three rounds, played in a McMahon format.
Handicaps will be applied based on the difference in McMahon Score minus one.
Schedule:
09:45: Sign-In
10:15: Round One
12:00: Lunch Break (there are local eateries nearby)
13:00: Round Two
14:45: Round Three
16:00: Prize Giving & Wrap-up
Registration:
To ensure we have enough boards and clocks for everyone, please do register in advance!
Preferred Method: Email your name, entry grade, and EGF PIN (if you know it) to tiberiu[.]gociu[at]gmail[.]com with “The Paperxclips Ladder Tournament” in the subject line.