Weiqi Fiesta at Our Tampines Hub on 24 October: Free Clinic and Competition
Weiqi Fiesta @ Our Tampines Hub takes place on 24 October at the Community Auditorium at Our Tampines Hub. The event offers a Weiqi (Go) clinic for beginners, a chance to play against an AI Weiqi robot, and a friendly competition with medal prizes. Registration is free for both the competition and the clinic.
Competition and Medal Prizes
The competition runs in three categories, with players earning medals based on their wins. Five wins earn a Gold Medal, three wins earn a Silver Medal, and two wins earn a Bronze Medal. Players face off against fellow participants in a friendly match format.
Weiqi Clinic for Beginners
Absolute beginners are welcome at the Weiqi Clinic, which runs hourly sessions from 9am to 3pm. Friendly sessions guide newcomers through the basics of the board game. Registration links for each session are as follows:
- Weiqi Clinic 9am to 10am: go.gov.sg/wqclinicses1
- Weiqi Clinic 10am to 11am: go.gov.sg/wqclinicses2
- Weiqi Clinic 11am to 12pm: go.gov.sg/wqclinicses3
- Weiqi Clinic 12pm to 1pm: go.gov.sg/wqclinicses4
- Weiqi Clinic 1pm to 2pm: go.gov.sg/wqclinicses5
- Weiqi Clinic 2pm to 3pm: go.gov.sg/wqclinicses6
Play Against an AI Weiqi Robot
Visitors can also test their moves against an AI Weiqi robot at the event. The robot player will be on site interacting with human players, giving attendees of all skill levels a chance to experience the game in a new way.
Event Organisers and Registration
Weiqi Fiesta is organised by Tampines West CSN, the Singapore Weiqi Association, and the Singapore Overseas Chinese Federation, supported by Our Tampines Hub and the Music and Arts Association of Singapore. Registration for the competition is available at go.gov.sg/wqcompetition24oct. Friends and family are welcome to attend for a day of strategy and games.