Qian Yuping

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Qian Yuping
Name Qian Yuping
Chinese
Pinyin
Born October 6, 1966
Birthplace People's Republic of China Shanghai, China
Residence People's Republic of China China
Teacher
Rank 9 dan
Affiliation Zhongguo Qiyuan


Qian Yuping (born October 6, 1966) is a professional Go player.

[edit] Biography

Qian was born in Shanghai, China. He started playing Go when he was 6 years old. In 1987, he reached 9 dan, the highest rank. At the time he was one of the youngest 9 dans. A year later, he won his first title, the National Go Individual. In 1991, he made it all the way to the final of the Fujitsu Cup, but could not play because of health reasons. Qian was one of China's best players during the 1990's.

[edit] Past Titles & Runner up's

Title Years Held
Current 3
People's Republic of China CCTV Cup 1990, 1992
People's Republic of China National Go Individual 1988
Defunct 1
People's Republic of China Qiwang 1994
Title Years Lost
Current 3
People's Republic of China Tianyuan 1990
People's Republic of China CCTV Cup 1994
People's Republic of China National Go Individual 1990
People's Republic of China New Sports Cup 1983
Defunct 1
People's Republic of China Qiwang 1995
Continental 1
Japan South Korea People's Republic of China Republic of China Asian TV Cup 1994
International 1
Japan South Korea People's Republic of China Republic of China European Union United States Fujitsu Cup 1991