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Indo-Malaysian Friendship Cup

Event Details -

  1. Format: Two rounds (6v6) pitting teams from India and Malaysia against each other.
  2. Fair Play: Please note that there will be no anti-cheating measures implemented, as this event is a friendly exchange conducted in good faith.
  3. Online Platforms: We will be using Google Meet for Ceremonies. We will be using Online Go Server for the matches.

Agenda (Tournament Date 27th April, 2025) -

  1. Opening Ceremony (12:30pm IST; 3 pm MYT): A 30-minute ceremony to welcome all participants and set the stage for the event, everyone should join the Google Meet.
  2. First Round (1pm IST; 3:30 pm MYT): Matches will commence immediately after the opening ceremony.
  3. Second Round (4pm IST; 6:30 pm MYT): Matches will commence immediately after the pairings are done.
  4. Closing Ceremony (7pm IST; 9.30 pm MYT): A 30-minute ceremony where we congratulate all winners, and end the session, along with dignitaries from both ends.
  5. Additional stages and breaks will be informed at a later stage.

Tournament Details -

There will be 6 players from each country, split into three brackets:

  • Bracket 1: Two players ranked 1 - 5 kyu
  • Bracket 2: Two players ranked 6 - 10 kyu
  • Bracket 3: Two players ranked 11 - 15 kyu

Game Settings -

  • Time: 40 minutes main time with three 1‑minute byo-yomi periods (40m + 1m x 3).
  • Rules: Japanese rules (no handicap, komi set at 6.5).

  • Platform: Games will be played on OGS ( https://online-go.com )

    • Games will be played in “Disable Analysis” mode.

Schedule -

  • Player Selection On: 13th April, 2025
  • Tournament Date: 27th April, 2025
  • Game Reviews provided to candidates: 11th May, 2025

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