Thursday, August 25, 2011

Iyama Yuta Challenges Tengen

Iyama Yuta is in his way to dominate Japan's go arena. With Meijin and Judan in his pocket, Iyama is now in his way for Tengen title as he beat O Meien at the final of the 37th Tengen Championship.


O Meien (left) vs. Iyama Yuta (right)

O Meien who played black opened the game with Meien corner pattern at the bottom right. Later, O Meien tried to build center's thickness. Iyama played calmly and reduced black's center little by little. O Meien resigned after white 208 as the gap became bigger and bigger.

Iyama will play Yuki Satoshi the title holder in a best-of-5 to decide who will be the 37th Tengen title holder.

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Iyama Yuta (white) vs. O Meien (black)
  • First
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  • Pass
Variations:
none
Iyama Yuta 9p vs O Meien
Handicap:
0
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Date:
25 August 2011
Event:
37th Tengen, final
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Again and Again and Again

Cho Hunhyun is the old tiger. His fangs is still sharp and he proved it by beating Lee Sula (3 dan) at the 5th GG Auction Cup.


Cho Hunhyun (left) vs. Lee Sula (right)

Cho Hunhyun used the ko fight at the bottom right corner well. He used the fight to attack black at the right side. White 186 is well timed and it seized the game for Cho.


One more victor and Cho will tie Choi Jung's record

Here is the game record:
Cho Hunhyun (white) vs. Lee Sula (black). Result: W+R
  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Cho Hunhyun 9p vs Lee Sula 3p
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Event:
5th GG Auction Cup, game 18
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Cho Hunhyun Won Again

Cho Hunhyun is unstoppable at the 5th GG Auction Cup. He won his 6th game in the tournament against Kim Miri (2 dan).


Cho Hunhyun (left) vs. Kim Miri (right)

The game was close and Kim Miri was already losing during the endgame before it was seized after she ran out of ko threat.


Will Cho Hunhyun balance the players between the two teams?

Here is the game record:
Cho Hunhyun (white) vs. Kim Miri (black). Result: W+R

  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Cho Hunhyun 9p vs Kim Miri 2p
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Event:
5th GG Auction Cup, game 17
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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Five In A Row

Cho Hunhyun is still in a row for Senior team at the 5th GG Auction Cup. After defeating Park Jiyeon, Cho beat Moon Dowon in game 16.


Cho Hunhyun (left) vs. Moon Dowon (right)

Moon Dowon was the highlight of the 9th Jeongganjang Cup, but Cho Hunhyun is another story here.


Moon Dowon


Cho Hunhyun is hanging tough

Here is the game record:
Cho Hunhyun (white) vs. Moon Dowon (black). Result: W+R
  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Cho Hunhyun 9p vs Moon Dowon 2p
Game:
Rated game
Handicap:
0
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Event:
5th GG Auction Cup, game 16
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Cho Hunhyun Won Game 15

It seems that Female team is having a difficulty right now with Cho Hunhyun keeps on taking down their team members one by one. After winning 3 previous games, Cho Hunhyun won game 15 and collected his fourth victory in 5th GG Auction Cup.


Park Jiyeon (left) vs. Cho Hunhyun

Last year Park Jiyeon was one of the key player for Female team. She won 4 games in a row. Too bad she couldn't wrap things up this time.


Park Jiyeon


Cho Hunhyun, the iron gate of Senior team

Here is the game record:
Cho Hunhyun (black) vs. Park Jiyeon (white). Result: B+1.5
  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Park Jiyeon 2p vs Cho Hunhyun 9p
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+1.5
Event:
5th Korean GG Auction Cup, game 15
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Sunday, August 14, 2011

24th Fujitsu Cup: Park Junghwan Won the Title

Park Junghwan finally became the winner of the 24th Fujitsu Cup after defeating Qiu Jun in the final. Park at 18, set a new record as the youngest winner of Fujitsu Cup. A record that was previously held by Lee Sedol.

The game between Park Junghwan and Qiu Jun started by a new pattern at the upper left corner. Soon a big fight started and a difficult whole board fight followed. Qiu Jun resigned at move 223, since he couldn't helped his group in the center.
With this, Park Junghwan became the new Fujitsu champion and for Qiu Jun, he will receive a promotion since this is the second time he reached the final of an international event.


Park Junghwan (left) vs. Qiu Jun (right)

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Park Junghwan (black) vs. Qiu Jun (white). Result: B+R
  • First
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  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
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Qiu Jun 8p vs Park Junghwan 9p
Game:
Rated game
Handicap:
0
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+R
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, final
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In the third placer match, Iyama Yuta defeated Jiang Weijie to claim the 3rd position. This is the first time after 4 years a Japanese reached the top 3 in this championship. The last time it happened was in 2007 when Yoda Norimoto beat Cho U in the 3rd place match.


Iyama Yuta (left) vs. Jiang Weijie (right)

Here is the game record:
Iyama Yuta (white) vs. Jiang Weijie (black). Result: W+R
  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Iyama Yuta 9p vs Jiang Weijie 5p
Game:
Rated game
Handicap:
0
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Event:
24th Fujitsu cup, 3rd placer match
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24th Fujitsu Cup: White Out

The semifinals of the 24th Fujitsu Cup had been decided. Park Junghwan beat Iyama Yuta by 3.5 points and Qiu Jun stepped closer to the trophy by defeating Jiang Weijie by resignation.

Park Junghwan vs. Iyama Yuta's game drew the most attention since it was the battle between future stars of South Korea and Japan.


Park Junghwan (left) vs. Iyama Yuta (right)

Here is the game record:
Park Junghwan (white) vs. Iyama Yuta (black). Result: W+3.5
  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+3.5
Date:
13 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup
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Qiu Jun fix his record in this tournament, as last year he only could reached the semi-final.


Qiu Jun


Jiang Weijie

Here is the game record:
Qiu Jun (white) vs. Jiang Weijie (black). Result: W+R
  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Date:
13 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup
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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Mukai Chiaki Challenge Xie Yimin Again

The 30th Female Honinbo finally down to the climax with Mukai Chiaki winning the preliminary's final, won over Ishii Akane (1 dan) to become Female Honinbo's challenger.


Mukai Chiaki (left)

This is the fourth time Mukai challenges Xie Yimin for Xie's title. Previously Mukai challenged for Female Meijin twice and last year's Female Honinbo, but failed to capture the title in those three attempts. Meanwhile, this is the second time Ishii Akane failed to be a title challenger. She reached the final of 28th Female Honinbo, but lost to Aoki Kikuyo.


Ishii Akane

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Mukai Chiaki (white) vs. Ishii Akane (black). Result: W+R
  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
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Mukai Chiaki 4p vs Ishii Akane 1p
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Event:
30th Female Honinbo challenger decision match
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24th Fujitsu Cup: History In The Making

The third round of the 24th Fujitsu Cup marked new face to win the championship as Lee Sedol, the last player who ever reached the final of this event, was eliminated by Qiu Jun. Meanwhile, battle of the Japanese was won by Iyama and the fight between the Chinese was won by Jiang Weijie.

Here are the results of round 3:
Qiu Jun won by resignation over Lee Sedol
Iyama Yuta won by resignation over Sakai Hideyuki
Park Junghwan won by resignation over Piao Wenyao
Jiang Weijie won by resignation over Xie He

Here are the game records:
Qiu Jun (black) vs. Lee Sedol (white). Result: B+R


Lee Sedol (left) vs. Qiu Jun (right)

  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Lee Sedol 9p vs Qiu Jun
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+R
Date:
12 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 3
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Iyama Yuta (white) vs. Sakai Hideyuki (black). Result: W+R


Sakai Hideyuki (left) vs. Iyama Yuta (right)

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  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Iyama Yuuta 9p vs Sakai Hideyuki
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Date:
12 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 3
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Park Junghwan (black) vs. Piao Wenyao (white). Result: B+R


Park Junghwan (left) vs. Piao Wenyao (right)

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  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Piao Wenyao 9p vs Park Jungwhan
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+R
Date:
12 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 3
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Jiang Weijie (black) vs. Xie He (white). Result: B+R


Xie He (left) vs. Jiang Weijie (right)

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  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Xie He 7p vs Jiang Weijie
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+R
Date:
12 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 3
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Friday, August 12, 2011

24th Fujitsu Cup: End of The Champion

The second round of the Fujitsu Cup came to surprises when Xie He defeated previous year's winner, Kong Jie. The Japanese surprised the spectators when Iyama once again defeated a top player, Choi Cheolhan, and Sakai Hideyuki beat Chinese youngster, Tuo Jiaxi. However, the other Japanese lost their game, making only 2 out of 13 players to the third round.

Here are the results of round 2:
Park Junghwan won by reignation over Chen Shiyuan
Piao Wenyao won by resignation over Hane Naoki
Sakai Hideyuki won by 5.5 points over Tuo Jiaxi
Iyama Yuta won by resignation over Choi Cheolhan
Qiu Jun won by resignation over Cho Chikun
Lee Sedol won by resignation over Fujii Shuya
Xie He won by resignation over Kong Jie
Jiang Weijie won by resignation over Kim Jiseok

Here are some games from round 2:

Xie He (black) vs. Kong Jie (white). Result: B+R


Xie He (left) vs. Kong Jie (right)

  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Kong Jie 9p vs Xie He
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+R
Date:
11 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 2
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Iyama Yuta (black) vs. Choi Cheolhan (white). Result: B+R


Choi Cheolhan (left) vs. Iyama Yuta (right)

  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Choi Cheolhan 9p vs Iyama Yuuta
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+R
Date:
11 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 2
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Lee Sedol (white) vs. Fujii Shuya (black). Result: W+R


Fujii Shuya (left) vs. Lee Sedol (right)

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  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Lee Sedol 9p vs Fujii Shuhya
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Date:
11 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 2
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Sakai Hideyuki (black) vs. Tuo Jiaxi (white). Result: B+5.5


Tuo Jiaxi (left) vs. Sakai Hideyuki (right)

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  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Tuo Jiaxi 3p vs Sakai Hideyuki
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+5.5
Date:
11 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 2
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24th Fujitsu Cup: Kick Off

The 24th edition of Fujitsu Cup kicked off at August 10. Thirty two players from Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, North America, South America, and Europe compete for this prestigious event.

At the first round, some surprises include Iyama Yuta defeated Gu Li and Sakai Hideyuki won over Lee Younggu. Meanwhile, all the amateur players failed to score a victory over the professionals.

Round 1 results:
Park Junghwan won by resignation over Ogata Masaki
Chen Shiyuan won by resignation over Cho U
Piao Wenyao won over Heo Yeongho
Hane Naoki won by 5.5 points over Seto Taiki
Tuo Jiaxi won by resignation over Chang Hao
Sakai Hideyuki won by resignation over Lee Younggu
Choi Cheolhan won by resignation over Liu Zhiyuan
Iyama Yuta won by resignation over Gu Li
Qiu Jun won by resignation over O Meien
Cho Chikun won by 8.5 points over Yamashita Keigo
Fujii Shuya won by resignation over Yamada Kimio
Lee Sedol won by 2.5 points over Takao Shinji
Xie He won by resignation over Kang Yootaek
Kong Jie won by resignation over Yuki Satoshi
Jiang Weijie won by resignation over Fernando Aguilar
Kim Jiseok won by resignation over Artem Kachanovskyi

Here are some game records:
Iyama Yuta (white) vs. Gu Li (black). Result: W+R (the most interesting game of the round)


Gu Li (left) vs. Iyama Yuta (right)

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  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Date:
10 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup
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Sakai Hideyuki (white) vs. Lee Yeounggu (black). Result: W+R
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  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Date:
10 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup
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Jiang Weijie (black) vs. Fernando Aguilar (white). Result: B+R


Jiang Weijie (left) vs. Fernando Aguilar (right)

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  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+R
Date:
10 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup
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Kong Jie (black) vs. Yuki Satoshi (white). Result: B+R


Yuki Satoshi (left) vs. Kong Jie (right)

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  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Yuki Satoshi 9p vs Kong Jie
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+R
Date:
10 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 1
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Cho Chikun (white) vs. Yamashita Keigo (black). Result: W+8.5


Cho Chikun (left) vs. Yamashita Keigo (right)

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  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Cho Chikun 9p vs Yamashita Keigo
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+8.5
Date:
10 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 1
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Kim Jiseok (white) vs. Artem Kachanovskyi (black). Result: W+R


Kim Jiseok (left) vs. Artem Kachanovskyi (right)

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  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Komi:
6.5
Result:
W+R
Date:
10 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu Cup, round 1
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Choi Cheolhan (black) vs. Liu Zhiyuan (white). Result: B+R


Liu Zhinyuan (left) vs. Choi Cheolhan (right)

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  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+R
Date:
10 August 2011
Event:
24th Fujitsu cup, round 1
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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Three In A Row

Cho Hunhyun is in a streak. After defeating Kim Nahyun and Lee Daehyeoi of Female team, he beat O Junga (1 dan) and got his third victory.


O Junga (left) vs. Cho Hunhyun (right)

O Junga who got white played an unusual move in this game, white 32. Cho Hunhyun tried to separate the stone with black 37. White later sacrificed her 2 stones to win a ko fight to connect her separated stones. The yose was interesting and Cho Hunhyun finally ahead by 3.5 points.

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Cho Hunhyun (black) vs. O Junga (white). Result: B+3.5

  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Oh Jeonga 1p vs Cho Hunhyun 9p
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+3.5
Event:
5th Korean GG Auction Cup, game 14
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Cho Hunhyun Won Again

The 5th GG Auction Cup continued with Cho Hunhyun (9 dan) had to play Lee Daehyeoi (4 dan) of Female team.


Lee Daehyeoi (left) vs. Cho Hunhyun (right)

Cho played black and focused more on territory at the opening. However, he found an opening for a fight with black 57 and a ferocius fight started at the right side of the board. White able to escape with white 116, but black grabbed territories on the right side and got sente. After that some fights and exchanges were playe on board, and black won by 3.5 points.

Here is the game record:
Cho Hunhyun (black) vs. Lee Daehyeoi (white). Result: B+3.5

  • First
  • Back
  • Forward
  • Last
  • Pass
Variations:
none
Lee Tahye 9p vs Cho Hunhyun 9p
Komi:
6.5
Result:
B+3.5
Event:
5th Korean GG Auction Cup, game 13
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Yamashita Keigo Challenges Meijin

The 36th Meijin finally reached its title matches. After 8 months of league games, Yamashita Keigo and Hane Naoki became the top scorer, both with 6 wins and 2 loses. Therefore, a game was played to decide the challenger.


Yamashita Keigo (left) vs. Hane Naoki

At the league, Hane won over Yamashita by 6.5 points. However, Yamashita won this time and won the right to challenge Iyama Yuta Meijin. This is the second time Yamashita become challenger for the Meijin. Previously he became challenger in 2003, but lost to Yoda Norimoto by 4-1.


Yamashita Keigo has a blast this year. Defended his Honinbo and now is chasing the Meijin.

Here I present you the league game where Hane beat Yamashita. Unfortunately, I can't find the play off's game. I will post it as soon as I find it.


Hane Naoki stayed in the league for the first time after 10 years.

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Final standing of the league:
1. Yamashita Keigo 6-2
2. Hane Naoki 6-2
3. Takao Shinji 5-3
4. Cho U 5-3
5. Yuki Satoshi 5-3
6. Mizokami Tomochika 3-5
7. Rin Kanketsu 3-5 (Demoted)
8. Sakai Hideyuki 2-6 (Demoted)
9. Cho Chikun 1-7 (Demoted)

Here is the league game:
Hane Naoki (black) vs. Yamashita Keigo. Result: B+6.5

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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Hane Naoki Won Game 3

The 36th Gosei continued with the third game between Sakai Hideyuki Gosei and Hane Naoki, the challenger.


Sakai Hideyuki (left) vs. Hane Naoki (right)

After losing the second game , Hane played well at the third game to win by 3.5 points and saved his chance to capture the title.


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The fourth game will be played at August 13.

Here is the game record:
Hane Naoki (black) vs. Sakai Hdeyuki (white). Result: B+3.5

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