Wang Lei (Go)

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Wang Lei (Go)
Full name Wang Lei
Chinese 王磊
Pinyin Wáng Lěi
Date of birth December 26, 1977 (1977-12-26) (age 30)
Place of birth Flag of the People's Republic of China, China
Residence Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Teacher Nie Weiping
Turned pro 1989
Rank 8 dan
Affiliation Zhongguo Qiyuan

Wang Lei (Chinese: 王磊; Pinyin: Wáng Lěi; born December 26, 1977) is a Chinese professional Go player.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Titles & runners-up

Title Years Held
Current 2
Flag of the People's Republic of China NEC Cup 2003
Flag of the People's Republic of China Xinan Wang 2005
Total 2
Title Years Lost
Current 5
Flag of the People's Republic of China Tianyuan 1998
Flag of the People's Republic of China Chang-ki Cup 2005
Flag of the People's Republic of China CCTV Cup 1996
Flag of the People's Republic of China Xinren Wang 1994, 1995
Defunct 1
Flag of the People's Republic of China Lebaishi Cup 1998
International 1
Flag of South Korea Flag of Japan Flag of the People's Republic of China Flag of the Republic of China Samsung Cup 2002
Total 7
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