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The following are the scheduled events of the ancient game of Go for the year 2011 throughout the world. Most of the Go tournaments are held in AsiaAsia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
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January
- 14 – Choi Cheol-hanChoi Cheol-han- Career record :*2006: 58 wins, 29 losses*2007: 45 wins, 25 losses*2008: 50 wins, 18 losses*2009: 56 wins, 18 losses*2010: 63 wins, 22 losses*2011: 18 wins, 9 losses- Titles and runners-up :...
defeats Kong JieKong JieKong Jie is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Kong Jie turned professional in 1994 at the age of 12. He was promoted to 7-dan after 8-years in 2001. In 2004 he was sent into the Teda Cup as China's representative against Lee Chang-ho and Yoda Norimoto...
in the final game of the 12th Nongshim Cup12th Nongshim CupThe 12th Nongshim Cup was the twelfth edition of the continental team tournament, Nongshim Cup. The cup was won by Team Korea for the tenth time in team history.-Teams:-First round:-Second round:-Final round:-See also:...
, giving Team Korea the title. - 27 – Choi Cheol-han sweeps Lee Taehyun to win the 15th Chunwon15th ChunwonThe 15th Chunwon began on 15 June 2010 and concluded on 27 January 2011. Defending champion Park Junghwan progressed past the first round, but his title defense was halted after losing to Yun Junsang in the second round. Choi Cheol-han was the eventual winner, winning the Chunwon for the third time...
title.
February
- 14 – Choi Cheol-han defeats Lee Chang-hoLee Chang-hoLee Chang-ho is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank. He is regarded by many as one of the strongest modern Go players. He was a student of Cho Hunhyun 9-dan. He is the only player to have won all eight international competitions at least once.-Biography:He turned professional in...
three games to one in the 54th Guksu54th GuksuThe 54th Guksu ran from 26 July 2010 to 14 February 2011. The defending champion was Lee Chang-ho. Choi Cheol-han won the right to challenge Chang-ho for his title. Cheol-han beat Chang-ho three to one in the finals to claim the title.-Tournament:-Finals:...
. - 16 – Xie Yimin defends her title against Umezawa Yukari in the 14th Female Kisei.
- 18 – Rui NaiweiRui NaiweiRui Naiwei is a Chinese professional Go player, now active in South Korea...
defeats Cho Hyeyeon to win the 12th Female Myungin, her seventh consecutive Female Myungin title. - 23 – Piao WenyaoPiao WenyaoPiao Wenyao is a Chinese professional Go player of Korean descent currently residing in Harbin, Heilongjiang.- Biography :...
wins the 16th LG Cup16th LG CupThe 16th LG Cup will feature 32 players.*Korea : Cho Hanseung, Choi Cheol-han, Han Wonggyu, Heo Young-ho, Kang Dongyun, Kim Dongho, Kim Jiseok, Lee Chang-ho, Lee Sedol, Lee Wonyoung, Mok Jin-seok, Park Junghwan, Pak Yeong-hun, Park Jungsang, Park Seunghwa, Won Seung-jin, Yun Junsang*China : Chen...
, his first international tournament. Wenyao was promoted to 9 dan for winning.
March
- 2 – Li He wins the 2nd Female Mingren. Yang DingxinYang DingxinYang Dinxin is a Chinese professional Go player. He became a professional on 24 July 2008, at age 9 years and 9 months, becoming the youngest Chinese professional...
wins the 5th RICOH Xinxiu Cup. - 5 – Cho UCho UCho U Kisei, Oza is a professional Go player. He currently ranks 6th in the most titles won by a Japanese professional; his NEC Cup win in 2011 put him past his teacher Rin Kaiho and Norimoto Yoda. Cho is the only player in history to have held five of the top seven major titles...
wins the 30th NEC Cup30th NEC CupThe 30th NEC Cup began on 3 June 2010 and concluded on 5 March 2011. Defending champion Kono Rin and Honinbo Yamashita Keigo were given first-round byes. Cho U defeated Keigo in the final, winning his third NEC Cup.-Tournament:...
, his third NEC CupNEC CupThe NEC Cup is a Go competition, supported by NEC Corporation.-Biography:The NEC Cup is a Go competition used by the Japanese Nihon-Kiin. Unlike the big three titles in Japan, the NEC Cup is a single knockout tournament where players have less time to think. The field of challengers is 16...
title. - 7 – Kong JieKong JieKong Jie is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Kong Jie turned professional in 1994 at the age of 12. He was promoted to 7-dan after 8-years in 2001. In 2004 he was sent into the Teda Cup as China's representative against Lee Chang-ho and Yoda Norimoto...
defeats Heo Yeongho in the final game of the 1st Zhaoshang Cup1st Zhaoshang CupThe 1st Zhaoshang Cup began on 5 March 2011 and concluded on 7 March. Team China defeated Team Korea 6–4.-Teams:-First round:-Second round:-Total:...
, propelling Team China to a 6–4 victory over Team Korea. - 8 – Rui Naiwei wins the 16th Female Guksu, her third straight Female Guksu title.
- 11 – Gu LingyiGu LingyiGu Lingyi is a Chinese professional Go player.Lingyi became a professional in 2002. He won his first title, the South-West Qiwang, in 2007...
wins the 10th South-West Qiwang10th South-West QiwangThe 10th South-West Qiwang began on in March 2011 and concluded on 11 March 2011. The winner was Gu Lingyi, who defeated Dang Yifei in the final for his fourth South-West Qiwang title.-Tournament:...
. Cho U wins the 35th Kisei35th KiseiThe 35th Kisei began league play on 3 June 2010 and concluded with Cho U defending his title in six games over challenger Iyama Yuta on 11 March 2011.-Preliminary tournament:The preliminary tournament started on 17 December 2009...
. - 18 – Fan TingyuFan TingyuFan Tingyu is a Chinese professional Go player.He won the 17th Xinren Wang and 18th Xinren Wang.-Promotion record:-Titles and runners-up:-References:...
wins the 18th Xinren Wang. - 20 – Li He wins her second title of the year after defeating Li Xiaoxi for the 5th Female Xinren Wang.
- 21 – Park JunghwanPark JunghwanPark Junghwan is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank.-Promotion record:-Career record:*2007: 54 wins, 22 losses*2008: 43 wins, 23 losses*2009: 47 wins, 15 losses*2010: 55 wins, 19 losses...
defeats Paek HongsukPaek HongsukPaek Hongsuk is a professional Go player.-Biography:Paek became a professional in 2000. He was promoted to 5 dan in 2006. He won his first title, the SK Gas Cup, in 2006. Also in 2006, he reached the quarter finals of the Samsung Cup before losing to Lee Chang-ho.-Promotion record:-Titles and...
in the 29th KBS Cup29th KBS CupThe 29th KBS Cup began on 12 March 2010 and concluded on 21 March 2011. Park Junghwan defeated Paek Hongsuk 2–0 in the final.-Tournament:*Note: the top 32 players are the winners section, while the bottom is the losers section....
finals. - 25 – Xie Yimin keeps her Female Meijin title by beating Mukai Chiaki two to one in the finals of the 23rd Female Meijin.
- 26 – Takao Shinji becomes the 4th Daiwa Cup Grand Champion.
- 27 – Yamada Kimio wins the 58th NHK Cup.
April
- 5 – Lee SedolLee SedolLee Sedol is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank.-Biography:Many regard Lee Sedol as one of the strongest players of all time. Lee was born in Korea in 1983 and studied at the Hanguk Kiwon. He ranks third in career titles with 37, behind Cho Hunhyun and Lee Chang-ho...
defeats Kang YootaekKang YootaekKang Yootaek is a Korean 4-dan professional Go player, currently in official rating system of Hanguk Kiwon.- Biography :...
in the finals of the 6th Siptan6th SiptanThe 6th Siptan began on 27 September 2010 and concluded on 5 April 2011. Lee Sedol defeated Kang Yootaek 2–1 in the final.-Tournament:...
. - 7 – Pak Yeong-hun wins the 12th Maxim Cup12th Maxim CupThe 12th Maxim Cup began on 2 November 2010 and concluded on 5 April 2011. Pak Yeong-hun defeated Lee Chang-ho 2–0 in the final.-Tournament:...
. - 9 – Li He's victory over Park Jieun completes the sweep for Team China in the 1st Huanglongshi Cup.
- 13 – Chen YaoyeChen YaoyeChen Yaoye is a professional Chinese Go player.- Biography :...
defends his TianyuanTianyuanTianyuan , literally meaning center or origin of heaven, is the center point on a Go board, i.e., tengen. It is also the name of a Go competition in China, which is the equivalent to the Nihon Ki-in's Tengen in Japan, and the Hanguk Kiwon's Chunwon...
title by defeating Zhou HexiZhou HexiZhou Hexi is a Chinese professional Go player.He was the runner-up for the 25th Tianyuan.-Promotion record:-Titles and runners-up:-References:...
two to zero in the finals of the 25th Tianyuan25th TianyuanThe 25th Tianyuan began on 2 February and concluded on 13 April. Defending champion Chen Yaoye kept his title, defeating challenger Zhou Hexi in two games.-Tournament:-Finals:-See also:*For information on the preliminary rounds, see ....
. - 17 – Chen Shiyuan wins the Zhonghuan Cup.
- 24 – Tan XiaoTan XiaoTan Xiao is a Chinese professional Go player.He won the 11th RICOH Cup.-Promotion record:-Career record:*2007: 35 wins, 14 losses*2009: 33 wins, 12 losses*2010: 31 wins, 21 losses*2011: 23 wins, 9 losses...
wins the 11th RICOH Cup11th RICOH CupThe 11th RICOH Cup began on 9 December 2010 and concluded on 24 April 2011. Tan Xiao defeated Li Zhe in the final.-Tournament:-Final:...
. - 28 – Lee Sedol defeats Gu LiGu LiGu Li is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Gu Li is currently the #1 ranked Chinese player by the Zhongguo Qiyuan. He became a pro in 1994 when he was only 12. In 2006, he won the 10th LG Cup and became the youngest Chinese player to ever win a major international title; as a result,...
in the finals of the 3rd BC Card Cup3rd BC Card Cup World Baduk ChampionshipThe 3rd BC Card Cup World Baduk Championship began on 29 January 2011 and concluded 28 April 2011 with Lee Sedol winning his second straight title.-Tournament:All players are representatives of South Korea unless otherwise noted.-Finals:...
. - 29 – Iyama Yuta wins the 49th Judan49th JudanThe 49th Judan began on 20 June 2010 and concluded on 29 April 2011. Challenger Iyama Yuta Meijin defeated title holder Cho U, who won the previous two tournaments.-Winners section:-Losers section:-Finals:...
, his second major title.
May
- 17 – Zhong WenjingZhong WenjingZhong Wenjing is a Chinese professional Go player.He won the 23rd CCTV Cup.-Promotion record:-Career record:*2006: 34 wins, 21 losses*2007: 32 wins, 15 losses*2008: 30 wins, 22 losses...
wins the 23rd CCTV Cup. - 18 – Iyama Yuta defeats Gu Li and Lee Sedol to win the 1st Bosai Cup1st Bosai Cup-Participants:The top players from China, Japan, and South Korea were invited to Chongqing to take part in an invitational tournament.*China: Gu Li, 9p and World Meijin.*Japan: Iyama Yuta, 9p, Meijin and Judan....
. - 24 – Chen Shiyuan wins the 10th Tianyuan.
June
- 10 – Kong JieKong JieKong Jie is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Kong Jie turned professional in 1994 at the age of 12. He was promoted to 7-dan after 8-years in 2001. In 2004 he was sent into the Teda Cup as China's representative against Lee Chang-ho and Yoda Norimoto...
defeats Paek HongsukPaek HongsukPaek Hongsuk is a professional Go player.-Biography:Paek became a professional in 2000. He was promoted to 5 dan in 2006. He won his first title, the SK Gas Cup, in 2006. Also in 2006, he reached the quarter finals of the Samsung Cup before losing to Lee Chang-ho.-Promotion record:-Titles and...
in the final of the 23rd Asian TV Cup23rd Asian TV CupThe 23rd Asian TV Cup will begin on 8 June 2011 and finish in 10 June 2011. The match-ups were drawn on 7 June. Kong Jie defended the title for a third straight time, second behind Takemiya Masaki's record of four straight....
. - 19 – Zhou JunxunZhou JunxunZhou Junxun is a Go player.-Biography:Zhou was born in Taipei, Taiwan. Unlike other Taiwanese Go players, he stayed and became a professional in Taiwan. Zhou became a professional in 1993. He would later advance to 7 dan in 1997, then finally 9 dan in 1998...
wins the 11th Donggang Cup against Xiao Zhenghao. - 30 – Lee Sedol wins the 8th Chunlan Cup8th Chunlan CupThe 8th Chunlan Cup began on 27 March and will conclude on 29/30 June. Defending champion Chang Hao was knocked out in the first round. The finalists are Xie He and Lee Sedol. Heo Yeongho and Gu Lingyi will play in the third place match.-Tournament:...
, defeating Xie HeXie He (Go)- Career record :*2006: 58 wins, 25 losses.*2007: 37 wins, 17 losses.*2008: 47 wins, 24 losses.*2009: 29 wins, 23 losses.*2010: 51 wins, 21 losses.- Titles and runners-up :-References:...
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Tournament results
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| BC Card Cup 3rd BC Card Cup World Baduk Championship The 3rd BC Card Cup World Baduk Championship began on 29 January 2011 and concluded 28 April 2011 with Lee Sedol winning his second straight title.-Tournament:All players are representatives of South Korea unless otherwise noted.-Finals:... |
 Lee SedolLee Sedol Lee Sedol is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank.-Biography:Many regard Lee Sedol as one of the strongest players of all time. Lee was born in Korea in 1983 and studied at the Hanguk Kiwon. He ranks third in career titles with 37, behind Cho Hunhyun and Lee Chang-ho... |
3–2 |  Gu LiGu Li Gu Li is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Gu Li is currently the #1 ranked Chinese player by the Zhongguo Qiyuan. He became a pro in 1994 when he was only 12. In 2006, he won the 10th LG Cup and became the youngest Chinese player to ever win a major international title; as a result,... |
| LG Cup 15th LG Cup The 15th LG Cup began on 7 June 2010 and concluded on 23 February 2011. Piao Wenyao won the title, defeating compatriot Kong Jie in the final. 32 players from four different countries competed in the final knockout tournament:... |
Piao Wenyao Piao Wenyao Piao Wenyao is a Chinese professional Go player of Korean descent currently residing in Harbin, Heilongjiang.- Biography :... |
2–0 | Kong Jie Kong Jie Kong Jie is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Kong Jie turned professional in 1994 at the age of 12. He was promoted to 7-dan after 8-years in 2001. In 2004 he was sent into the Teda Cup as China's representative against Lee Chang-ho and Yoda Norimoto... |
| Samsung Cup | |||
| Chunlan Cup 8th Chunlan Cup The 8th Chunlan Cup began on 27 March and will conclude on 29/30 June. Defending champion Chang Hao was knocked out in the first round. The finalists are Xie He and Lee Sedol. Heo Yeongho and Gu Lingyi will play in the third place match.-Tournament:... |
Lee Sedol Lee Sedol Lee Sedol is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank.-Biography:Many regard Lee Sedol as one of the strongest players of all time. Lee was born in Korea in 1983 and studied at the Hanguk Kiwon. He ranks third in career titles with 37, behind Cho Hunhyun and Lee Chang-ho... |
2–1 | Xie He Xie He (Go) - Career record :*2006: 58 wins, 25 losses.*2007: 37 wins, 17 losses.*2008: 47 wins, 24 losses.*2009: 29 wins, 23 losses.*2010: 51 wins, 21 losses.- Titles and runners-up :-References:... |
| Fujitsu Cup 24th Fujitsu Cup The 24th Fujitsu Cup featured 32 players.The 24th Fujitsu Cup featured 32 players.The 24th Fujitsu Cup featured 32 players.*Japan : Cho Chikun, O Meien, Ogata Masaki, Yuki Satoshi, Yamada Kimio, Hane Naoki, Takao Shinji, Yamashita Keigo, Cho U, Iyama Yuta, Sakai Hideyuki, Fujii Shuya, Seto... |
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| Asian TV Cup 23rd Asian TV Cup The 23rd Asian TV Cup will begin on 8 June 2011 and finish in 10 June 2011. The match-ups were drawn on 7 June. Kong Jie defended the title for a third straight time, second behind Takemiya Masaki's record of four straight.... |
Kong Jie Kong Jie Kong Jie is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Kong Jie turned professional in 1994 at the age of 12. He was promoted to 7-dan after 8-years in 2001. In 2004 he was sent into the Teda Cup as China's representative against Lee Chang-ho and Yoda Norimoto... |
1–0 | Paek Hongsuk Paek Hongsuk Paek Hongsuk is a professional Go player.-Biography:Paek became a professional in 2000. He was promoted to 5 dan in 2006. He won his first title, the SK Gas Cup, in 2006. Also in 2006, he reached the quarter finals of the Samsung Cup before losing to Lee Chang-ho.-Promotion record:-Titles and... |
| Nongshim Cup 12th Nongshim Cup The 12th Nongshim Cup was the twelfth edition of the continental team tournament, Nongshim Cup. The cup was won by Team Korea for the tenth time in team history.-Teams:-First round:-Second round:-Final round:-See also:... |
Team Korea Lee Chang-ho Lee Chang-ho Lee Chang-ho is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank. He is regarded by many as one of the strongest modern Go players. He was a student of Cho Hunhyun 9-dan. He is the only player to have won all eight international competitions at least once.-Biography:He turned professional in... Mok Jin-seok Mok Jin-seok - Biography :Mok turned pro in 1994 when he was 14. He reached 9 dan in 2005 after getting second place in the LG Cup against Lee Chang-ho.-Promotion record:-Career record:*2006: 44 wins, 21 losses*2007: 93 wins, 29 losses... Lee Sedol Lee Sedol Lee Sedol is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank.-Biography:Many regard Lee Sedol as one of the strongest players of all time. Lee was born in Korea in 1983 and studied at the Hanguk Kiwon. He ranks third in career titles with 37, behind Cho Hunhyun and Lee Chang-ho... Choi Cheol-han Choi Cheol-han - Career record :*2006: 58 wins, 29 losses*2007: 45 wins, 25 losses*2008: 50 wins, 18 losses*2009: 56 wins, 18 losses*2010: 63 wins, 22 losses*2011: 18 wins, 9 losses- Titles and runners-up :... Park Seunghwa |
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| Qionglong Cup | |||
| Jeongganjang Cup | |||
| Huanglongshi Cup | Team China Li He Tang Yi Chen Yiming |
7–5 | Team Korea Park Jieun Cho Hyeyeon Park Jiyeon |
| Bosai Cup 1st Bosai Cup -Participants:The top players from China, Japan, and South Korea were invited to Chongqing to take part in an invitational tournament.*China: Gu Li, 9p and World Meijin.*Japan: Iyama Yuta, 9p, Meijin and Judan.... |
 Iyama Yuta |
1–0 | Gu Li Gu Li Gu Li is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Gu Li is currently the #1 ranked Chinese player by the Zhongguo Qiyuan. He became a pro in 1994 when he was only 12. In 2006, he won the 10th LG Cup and became the youngest Chinese player to ever win a major international title; as a result,... |
| China-Japan Agon Cup | |||
| China-Korea Tengen | |||
| Japan-Taiwan Jingying 4th Japan-Taiwan Jingying The 4th Japan-Taiwan Jingying began on 4 June and concluded the next day. Chen Shiyuan was the winner of the tournament, defeating compatriot Lin Zhihan in the final.-Tournament:... |
 Chen Shiyuan |
1–0 | Lin Zhihan Lin Zhihan Lin Zhihan is a Taiwanese professional Go player.-Promotion record:-Career record:*2006: 42 wins, 19 losses*2007: 35 wins, 18 losses*2008: 65 wins, 27 losses*2009: 33 wins, 18 losses... |
| Zhaoshang Cup 1st Zhaoshang Cup The 1st Zhaoshang Cup began on 5 March 2011 and concluded on 7 March. Team China defeated Team Korea 6–4.-Teams:-First round:-Second round:-Total:... |
Team China Kong Jie Kong Jie Kong Jie is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Kong Jie turned professional in 1994 at the age of 12. He was promoted to 7-dan after 8-years in 2001. In 2004 he was sent into the Teda Cup as China's representative against Lee Chang-ho and Yoda Norimoto... Gu Li Gu Li Gu Li is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Gu Li is currently the #1 ranked Chinese player by the Zhongguo Qiyuan. He became a pro in 1994 when he was only 12. In 2006, he won the 10th LG Cup and became the youngest Chinese player to ever win a major international title; as a result,... Xie He Xie He Xie He may refer to:* Xie He , an ancient Chinese painter and art theorist in the 6th century* Xie He , a modern Chinese professional Go player... Liu Xing Liu Xing Liu Xing is a Chinese professional Go player.-Biography:Liu started to learn Go at the age of 6. He turned professional in 1995, and joined the Chinese national squad in 1997. He was promoted to 7 dan in 2005.-Titles & runners-up:... Zhou Ruiyang Zhou Ruiyang Zhou Ruiyang is a Chinese professional Go player.-Biography:Zhou began playing Go at the age of 7. He won the biggest amateur tournament in China, the Wanbao Cup, both the same year before he became a professional. In 2005, he was promoted to 3p. Earlier that year, he won the U-15 section of the... Jiang Weijie Jiang Weijie -Career record:*2007: 29 wins, 15 losses*2009: 39 wins, 18 losses*2010: 32 wins, 23 losses-Titles and runners-up:-References:... |
6–4 | Team Korea Choi Cheol-han Choi Cheol-han - Career record :*2006: 58 wins, 29 losses*2007: 45 wins, 25 losses*2008: 50 wins, 18 losses*2009: 56 wins, 18 losses*2010: 63 wins, 22 losses*2011: 18 wins, 9 losses- Titles and runners-up :... Pak Yeong-hun Kang Dongyun Kang Dongyun Kang Dongyun is a professional Go player.- Biography :Kang became a professional in 2002. In 2007, he was promoted to the rank of 7 dan. He is a disciple of Kwon Kab-ryong. He is now a 9-dan professional player.... Park Junghwan Park Junghwan Park Junghwan is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank.-Promotion record:-Career record:*2007: 54 wins, 22 losses*2008: 43 wins, 23 losses*2009: 47 wins, 15 losses*2010: 55 wins, 19 losses... Heo Young-ho Heo Young-ho -Career record:*2006: 58 wins, 25 losses*2007: 64 wins, 24 losses*2008: 33 wins, 18 losses*2009: 35 wins, 18 losses*2010: 66 wins, 20 losses-Titles and runners-up:-Korean Baduk League:-External Links:**... Yun Junsang |
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| Mingren 24th Mingren The 24th Mingren is being held from March 2011 until the finals. The title holder is Jiang Weijie, who defeated Gu Li 3–2 in the finals of the 23rd Mingren.-Tournament:-Challenger decision finals:-Finals:-See also:... |
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| Tianyuan 25th Tianyuan The 25th Tianyuan began on 2 February and concluded on 13 April. Defending champion Chen Yaoye kept his title, defeating challenger Zhou Hexi in two games.-Tournament:-Finals:-See also:*For information on the preliminary rounds, see .... |
Chen Yaoye Chen Yaoye Chen Yaoye is a professional Chinese Go player.- Biography :... |
2–0 | Zhou Hexi Zhou Hexi Zhou Hexi is a Chinese professional Go player.He was the runner-up for the 25th Tianyuan.-Promotion record:-Titles and runners-up:-References:... |
| Quzhou Lanke Cup | |||
| Chang-ki Cup 8th Chang-ki Cup -Tournament:... |
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| Ahan Tongshan Cup | |||
| RICOH Cup 11th RICOH Cup The 11th RICOH Cup began on 9 December 2010 and concluded on 24 April 2011. Tan Xiao defeated Li Zhe in the final.-Tournament:-Final:... |
Tan Xiao Tan Xiao Tan Xiao is a Chinese professional Go player.He won the 11th RICOH Cup.-Promotion record:-Career record:*2007: 35 wins, 14 losses*2009: 33 wins, 12 losses*2010: 31 wins, 21 losses*2011: 23 wins, 9 losses... |
1–0 | Li Zhe Li Zhe Li Zhe is a Chinese professional Go player.-Biography:Li was born in China. At 11 years of age, Li Zhe became one of the youngest professional Go players ever. Two years later, in 2002, Li was promoted to 3 dan. Li made more history in 2006 when he became the youngest title holder in China, at 16... |
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| Longchen | |||
| CCTV Cup | Zhong Wenjing Zhong Wenjing Zhong Wenjing is a Chinese professional Go player.He won the 23rd CCTV Cup.-Promotion record:-Career record:*2006: 34 wins, 21 losses*2007: 32 wins, 15 losses*2008: 30 wins, 22 losses... |
1–0 | Wang Lei Wang Lei Wang Lei is a Chinese professional Go player.- Biography :Lei started to learn Go a little late in Eastern terms, at the age of 9. Lei became a pro in 1989 when he was just 12 years old. He has risen up the ranks and currently sits at 8 dan. He is a disciple of Nie Weiping.- Titles & runners-up :... |
| South-West Qiwang 10th South-West Qiwang The 10th South-West Qiwang began on in March 2011 and concluded on 11 March 2011. The winner was Gu Lingyi, who defeated Dang Yifei in the final for his fourth South-West Qiwang title.-Tournament:... |
Gu Lingyi Gu Lingyi Gu Lingyi is a Chinese professional Go player.Lingyi became a professional in 2002. He won his first title, the South-West Qiwang, in 2007... |
1–0 | Dang Yifei |
| Xinren Wang | Fan Tingyu Fan Tingyu Fan Tingyu is a Chinese professional Go player.He won the 17th Xinren Wang and 18th Xinren Wang.-Promotion record:-Titles and runners-up:-References:... |
2–0 | Mao Ruilong |
| RICOH Xinxiu Cup | Yang Dingxin Yang Dingxin Yang Dinxin is a Chinese professional Go player. He became a professional on 24 July 2008, at age 9 years and 9 months, becoming the youngest Chinese professional... |
1–0 | Fan Tingyu |
| Female Mingren | Li He | 1–0 | Chen Yiming |
| Jianqiao Cup | |||
| Chinese A League | |||
| Japan | |||
| Kisei 35th Kisei The 35th Kisei began league play on 3 June 2010 and concluded with Cho U defending his title in six games over challenger Iyama Yuta on 11 March 2011.-Preliminary tournament:The preliminary tournament started on 17 December 2009... |
Cho U Cho U Cho U Kisei, Oza is a professional Go player. He currently ranks 6th in the most titles won by a Japanese professional; his NEC Cup win in 2011 put him past his teacher Rin Kaiho and Norimoto Yoda. Cho is the only player in history to have held five of the top seven major titles... |
4–2 | Iyama Yuta |
| Meijin 36th Meijin The 36th Meijin began league play on 2 December 2010 and will conclude in October 2011. The defending champion is Iyama Yuta.-Preliminary tournament:... |
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| Honinbo 66th Honinbo The 66th Honinbo began league play on 7 October 2010 and completed on July 21, 2011. Title holder Yamashita Keigo retained his title over challenger Hane Naoki by a score of 4-3. Yamashita Keigo won the first three games, Hane Naoki the next three, and Yamashita Keigo the final game. -Preliminary... |
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| Tengen 37th Tengen The 37th Tengen began on 7 July 2010 and is still ongoing. The winner of the challenger tournament will face title holder Yuki Satoshi in a best-of-five finals.-Tournament:-Finals:... |
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| Oza 59th Oza The 59th Oza is one of the main Go tournaments in 2011. It began on 13 January 2011 and is still on-going. The winner of the challenger tournament will face the title-holder Cho U.- Challenger Tournament :-Finals:- See also :... |
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| Judan 49th Judan The 49th Judan began on 20 June 2010 and concluded on 29 April 2011. Challenger Iyama Yuta Meijin defeated title holder Cho U, who won the previous two tournaments.-Winners section:-Losers section:-Finals:... |
Iyama Yuta | 3–2 | Cho U |
| Gosei 36th Gosei The 36th Gosei began on 12 May 2010 and is still ongoing. Hane Naoki won the challenger tournament and will face title holder Sakai Hideyuki in a best-of-five final to decide the winner.-Tournament:-Finals:... |
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| Agon Cup 18th Agon Cup The 18th Agon Cup began on 21 April 2011 and is still ongoing. Two Korean amateur players were invited to the preliminaries, with both qualifying. Ha Sungbong defeated professionals Yanigasawa Satoshi and Furuya Yutaka. Kim Sungjin defeated 25th Honinbo and Japan's top title holder Cho Chikun. He... |
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| NHK Cup | Yamada Kimio | 1–0 | Yoda Norimoto |
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| NEC Cup 30th NEC Cup The 30th NEC Cup began on 3 June 2010 and concluded on 5 March 2011. Defending champion Kono Rin and Honinbo Yamashita Keigo were given first-round byes. Cho U defeated Keigo in the final, winning his third NEC Cup.-Tournament:... |
Cho U | 1–0 | Yamashita Keigo |
| Okan 52nd Okan The 52nd Okan began on 16 December 2010 and is still ongoing. The winner of the challenger tournament will face last years Okan champion Yamashiro Hiroshi.-Tournament:-Final:... |
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| Kansai Ki-in 1st Place 55th Kansai Ki-in 1st Place The 55th Kansai Ki-in 1st Place began on 24 November 2010 and is still ongoing. The defending champion is Murakawa Daisuke.-Tournament:... |
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| 1st Igo Masters Cup 1st Igo Masters Cup The 1st Igo Masters Cup began on 24 February 2011 and is still ongoing. Eleven players participated: Kobayashi Koichi , Kudo Norio , Rin Kaiho , Kataoka Satoshi , Hane Yasumasa , Ishida Yoshio , Takemiya Masaki , Cho Chikun The 1st Igo Masters Cup began on 24 February 2011 and is still ongoing.... |
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| Female Honinbo | |||
| Female Meijin | Xie Yimin | 2–1 | Mukai Chiaki |
| Female Kisei | Xie Yimin | 2–0 | Umezawa Yukari |
| Daiwa Cup | |||
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| Grand Champion | Takao Shinji | 1–0 | Cho U |
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| Guksu 54th Guksu The 54th Guksu ran from 26 July 2010 to 14 February 2011. The defending champion was Lee Chang-ho. Choi Cheol-han won the right to challenge Chang-ho for his title. Cheol-han beat Chang-ho three to one in the finals to claim the title.-Tournament:-Finals:... |
Choi Cheol-han Choi Cheol-han - Career record :*2006: 58 wins, 29 losses*2007: 45 wins, 25 losses*2008: 50 wins, 18 losses*2009: 56 wins, 18 losses*2010: 63 wins, 22 losses*2011: 18 wins, 9 losses- Titles and runners-up :... |
3–1 | Lee Chang-ho Lee Chang-ho Lee Chang-ho is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank. He is regarded by many as one of the strongest modern Go players. He was a student of Cho Hunhyun 9-dan. He is the only player to have won all eight international competitions at least once.-Biography:He turned professional in... |
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| Siptan 6th Siptan The 6th Siptan began on 27 September 2010 and concluded on 5 April 2011. Lee Sedol defeated Kang Yootaek 2–1 in the final.-Tournament:... |
Lee Sedol Lee Sedol Lee Sedol is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank.-Biography:Many regard Lee Sedol as one of the strongest players of all time. Lee was born in Korea in 1983 and studied at the Hanguk Kiwon. He ranks third in career titles with 37, behind Cho Hunhyun and Lee Chang-ho... |
2–1 | Kang Yootaek Kang Yootaek Kang Yootaek is a Korean 4-dan professional Go player, currently in official rating system of Hanguk Kiwon.- Biography :... |
| GS Caltex Cup 16th GS Caltex Cup The 16th GS Caltex Cup began in January 2011 and is still ongoing. Won Seung-jin, the defending champion, was knocked out in the first round.-Tournament:... |
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| Prices Information Cup 7th Prices Information Cup -Qualified players:Block A*Lee Younggu 2–0*Choi Cheol-han 2–1Block B*Lee Sedol 2–0*Kim Seongjae 2–1Block C*Yun Junsang 2–0*Mok Jin-seok 2–1Block D*Hong Sungji 2–0*An Choyoung 2–1-Tournament:... |
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| Chunwon 15th Chunwon The 15th Chunwon began on 15 June 2010 and concluded on 27 January 2011. Defending champion Park Junghwan progressed past the first round, but his title defense was halted after losing to Yun Junsang in the second round. Choi Cheol-han was the eventual winner, winning the Chunwon for the third time... |
Choi Cheol-han | 3–0 | Lee Taehyun |
| KBS Cup 29th KBS Cup The 29th KBS Cup began on 12 March 2010 and concluded on 21 March 2011. Park Junghwan defeated Paek Hongsuk 2–0 in the final.-Tournament:*Note: the top 32 players are the winners section, while the bottom is the losers section.... |
Park Junghwan Park Junghwan Park Junghwan is a South Korean professional Go player of 9-dan rank.-Promotion record:-Career record:*2007: 54 wins, 22 losses*2008: 43 wins, 23 losses*2009: 47 wins, 15 losses*2010: 55 wins, 19 losses... |
2–0 | Paek Hongsuk Paek Hongsuk Paek Hongsuk is a professional Go player.-Biography:Paek became a professional in 2000. He was promoted to 5 dan in 2006. He won his first title, the SK Gas Cup, in 2006. Also in 2006, he reached the quarter finals of the Samsung Cup before losing to Lee Chang-ho.-Promotion record:-Titles and... |
| Maxim Cup 12th Maxim Cup The 12th Maxim Cup began on 2 November 2010 and concluded on 5 April 2011. Pak Yeong-hun defeated Lee Chang-ho 2–0 in the final.-Tournament:... |
Pak Yeong-hun | 2–0 | Lee Chang-ho |
| Daejoo Cup | Cho Hunhyun Cho Hunhyun Cho Hunhyun is a Korean 9-dan professional Go player. Considered one of the greatest players of all-time, Cho reached professional level in Korea in 1962. Since then, Cho has amassed 150 professional titles, more than any player in the world. He once held all nine Korea titles simultaneously in 1980... |
2–0 | Seo Bongsoo Seo Bongsoo Seo Bongsoo is a professional Go player.- Biography :Seo Bongsoo turned professional in 1970. By 1986 he became the 4th ever Korean 9 dan. He was Cho Hunhyun's biggest rival in the 1980s. He would constantly challenge Cho in major title events. During their career, Seo and Cho played against each... |
| Female Myungin | Rui Naiwei Rui Naiwei Rui Naiwei is a Chinese professional Go player, now active in South Korea... |
2–1 | Cho Hyeyeon |
| Female Guksu | Rui Naiwei | 2–0 | Kim Yunyoung |
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| Korean Baduk League 2011 Korean Baduk League -Teams:Hangame#Lee Younggu#Yun Junsang#Jin Siyoung#Han Taehee#Ryu Jaehyeong#Lee TaehyunHite Jinro#Choi Cheol-han#An Kukhyun#Lee Chungyu#Kim Kiwon#Lee Wonyoung#An SungjoonKixx#Park Junghwan#Cho Hanseung#Kim Kiyoung#Hong Sungji#Kim Daeyoung... |
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| Tianyuan | Chen Shiyuan | 3–1 | Xiao Zhenghao |
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| Guoshou | |||
| Haifong Cup | |||
| Qisheng | |||
| Zhonghuan Cup | Chen Shiyuan | 1–0 | Lin Shuyang |
| Aixin Cup | |||
| Donggang Cup | Zhou Junxun Zhou Junxun Zhou Junxun is a Go player.-Biography:Zhou was born in Taipei, Taiwan. Unlike other Taiwanese Go players, he stayed and became a professional in Taiwan. Zhou became a professional in 1993. He would later advance to 7 dan in 1997, then finally 9 dan in 1998... |
1–0 | Xiao Zhenghao |
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See also
- List of Go organizations
- Go playersGo playersThis page gives an overview of well-known players of the game of Go throughout the ages. The page has been divided into sections based on the era in which the Go players played and the country in which they played. As this was not necessarily their country of birth, a flag of that country precedes...
- Go professionalGo professionalA Go professional is a professional player of the game of Go. The minimum standard to acquire a professional diploma through one of the major go organisations is very high. The competition is tremendous, and prize incentives for champion players are very large...
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External links
- Igo-Kisen, all yearly Go results