O Meien

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O Meien
Full name O Meien
Chinese Trad. 王銘琬 Simp. 王铭琬
Pinyin Wáng Míngwǎn
Date of birth November 22, 1961 (1961-11-22) (age 46)
Place of birth Flag of the Republic of China Taipei, Taiwan
Residence Flag of Japan Tokyo, Japan
Turned pro 1977
Rank 9 dan
Affiliation Nihon Ki-in; Tokyo branch

O Meien (Traditional: 王銘琬; Simplified: 王铭琬; Pinyin: Wáng Míngwǎn; born November 22, 1961) is a professional Go player.

[edit] Biography

Meien was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He is known for his quick fuseki and fighting ability. He became a pro in 1977, two years after moving to Japan. He advanced to 9 dan in 1992.

[edit] Titles & runners-up

Title Years Held
Current 4
Flag of Japan Honinbo 2000, 2001
Flag of Japan Oza 2002
Flag of Japan Daiwa Cup 2007
Defunct 2
Flag of Japan NEC Shun-Ei 1989, 1991
Title Years Lost
Current 5
Flag of Japan Honinbo 2002
Flag of Japan Oza 2003
Flag of Japan Shinjin-O 1987
Flag of Japan NHK Cup 1991
Flag of Japan Ryusei 2002
Defunct 2
Flag of Japan NEC Shun-Ei 1986, 1987