TOURNAMENT
Honinbo
Schedule, streams (broadcasts) and results. Organized by: Mainichi Shimbun, Nihon Ki-in, Kansai Ki-in
ABOUT
About this tournament.
The Honinbo is a title organized by the Mainichi Shimbun, the Nihon Ki-in and the Kansai Ki-in, and one of Go's seven major titles. Its name comes from the Honinbo house, a head family of Go in the Edo period. The challenger is decided in a 16-player tournament and plays a best-of-five against the Honinbo.
Watching notes
Each player has 3 hours in both the title match and the main tournament. Games finish in 1 day, so it's easy to watch from the opening to the end.
Tournament data
- Organizers: Mainichi Shimbun, Nihon Ki-in, Kansai Ki-in
- Format: 16-player tournament. The winner plays the title match
- Title match: Best-of-five
- Time limit: 3 hours in both the title match and the main tournament
- Komi: 6.5 points
Source: Nihon Ki-in "Tournament information" (as of Oct 2026). Please check the tournament's official site for the latest information.
SCHEDULE
Honinbo schedule and streams
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Streams and broadcasts
RESULTS
Honinbo results
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Result