Qian Yuping
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Qian Yuping | ||
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Full name | Qian Yuping | |
Chinese | 錢宇平 | |
Date of birth | October 6, 1966 | |
Place of birth | Shanghai, China | |
Residence | China | |
Turned pro | 1985 (full time) | |
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 |
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Current | 3 |
CCTV Cup | 1990, 1992 |
National Go Individual | 1988 |
Defunct | 1 |
Qiwang | 1994 |
Title | Years Lost |
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Current | 3 |
Tianyuan | 1990 |
CCTV Cup | 1994 |
National Go Individual | 1990 |
New Sports Cup | 1983 |
Defunct | 1 |
Qiwang | 1995 |
Continental | 1 |
Asian TV Cup | 1994 |
International | 1 |
Fujitsu Cup | 1991 |