The Bulgarian Go Association is happy to invite players from all over Europe to come and participate in the 9-th Annual Bulgarian Go Championship near Varna, on the Black Sea coast, 9-10 June 2012.

The event would be held at the Sunshine Magnolia Spa 4* hotel on the outskirts of Varna and the hotel is providing exclusive offers for Go players and their friends throughout Europe.

The Championship would be 5 round Swiss system, Japanese rules, spread over two days, 1 hour player time per person and 3x20 sec byo-yomi.

Entry fee 15 EUR.

It is the annual gathering for our small, but growing Go-playing community and this year, we are going to our summer capital – Varna.

Don’t miss the chance to see the beautiful Black Sea coast at its best and meet the fans of Go from our country.

The hotel that is hosting us has free parking and private beach nearby, all inclusive offers. If you decide to stay in it for the Championship, do not hesitate to contact the hotel directly by email to reserve your place and mention that you are participating in the Bulgarian Go Championship 2012.

There are also a number of hostels in the area, if you feel like staying in the city, the hotel is 15 mins by bus from the city centre.

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Date:

9-10 June, Sunshine Magnolia&Spa hotel, Golden sands, bus top Pissatel, Latitude 43.2517905694315, Longitude 28.0264556407928

go to  http://magnoliabg.com/en/index.php?page=14 for more info on how to get to the hotel from the bus or train station in Varna.

Schedule: 

9 June: 

09:00-10:00 Registration,

10:00-21:00 Rounds 1,2,3

10 June:

10:00-17:00 Rounds 4 and 5

17:00-21:00 Awards Ceremony and Annual gathering of Bulgaria Go Association

Hotel Prices (All inclusive):

8th and 9th June - 46 EUR per person for two nights in DBL room, 56 EUR per person for the two nights in a SIGNLE room, 37 EUR for additional person in DBL room for the two nights. Kids under age of 6 - free. Kids above 6 and below the age of 16 - 50 % off the price for adults.

For staying up to 7th June - 27 EUR per person per night in DBL room or SINGLE room, 20% off  for an additional person in DBL room from these prices. Kids under age of 6 - free. Kids above 6 and below the age of 16 - 50 % off the price for adults.

On the 10th June and after - 33 EUR per person per night in DBL room or SINGLE room, 20% off  for an additional person in DBL room from these prices. Kids under age of 6 - free. Kids above 6 and below the age of 16 - 50 % off the price for adults.

Contact the hotel directly at  Този е-мейл адрес е защитен от спам ботове, трябва ДжаваСкрипт поддръжка за да го видите  and specifically mention that you are participating in the Bulgarian Go Championship in order to get these discounted fares.

lunch for non-visitors of the hotel: 5 EUR.

The City:

Varna is one of the oldest Bulgarian cities and is famous for its beaches, nature, people and summers. A cultural hotspot nonetheless, it is nicknamed the summer capital in Bulgaria. Full of history and interesting places to visit, we'll be happy to guide you through them to see if you come around.

A couple of good hostels in Varna are: http://www.yohohostel.com/ and  http://www.varnahostel.com/

Come visit us and have fun playing Go!