The GS Caltex Cup (

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: GS칼텍스배) is a Go competition.

Outline

The GS Caltex Cup replaced the LG Refined Oil Cup. It is organized by the '' Maeil Business Newspaper'',

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(MBN), and

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, and sponsored by GS Caltex. It currently has the biggest prize in

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. As of 2023, the winner receives 70 million won in prize money, and the runner-up receives 30 million won. The final is a best-of-5. Komi is 6.5 points and the time limit is 10 minutes main time with 3 x 40s

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Past winners and runners-up

References

External links

Sensei's Library

Go to Everyone!

Korea Baduk Association
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