Won Seong-jin

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Won Seong-jin
Full name Won Seong-jin
Hanja 元晟溱
Date of birth July 15, 1985 (1985-07-15) (age 22)
Place of birth Flag of South Korea, South Korea
Residence Flag of South Korea South Korea
Turned pro Kwon Kab Ryong
Rank 9 dan
Affiliation Hanguk Kiwon

Won Seong-jin (born July 15, 1985) is a professional Go player.

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[edit] Biography

Won's teacher is the prolific Kwon Kab Ryong. Won became a professional in 1998, and quickly advanced after that. By 2004, he was at the rank of 6 dan. He is currently a 7 dan.[1] He has had a handful of second place finishes, but has yet to capture his first title. In 2002, he had made a strong run in the 7th LG Cup after beating top players including Kobayashi Koichi, Chang Hao, and Zhou Heyang.[2] His best achievement to date is winning the 17th BC Card Cup.

[edit] Titles & runners-up

Title Years Held
Current 1
Flag of South Korea BC Card Cup 2007
Total 1
Title Years Lost
Current 4
Flag of South Korea Chunwon 2003
Flag of South Korea BC Card Cup 2001, 2006
Flag of South Korea SK Gas Cup 1999

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[edit] Promotion record

Rank
Year
Notes
1 dan 1998
2 dan 1999
3 dan 2000
4 dan 2002
5 dan 2003
6 dan 2004
7 dan 2006
8 dan
9 dan

[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Sensei's Library: Weon Seong-chin
  2. ^ Sensei's Library: Weon Seong-chin
  3. ^ GoGameWorld Title List Detail
  4. ^ Player Profile for Won SeongJin

[edit] External links

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