Kim In
This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
Kim In | |
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Full name | Kim In |
Hangul | 김인 |
Hanja | 金寅 |
Born |
South Korea | November 23, 1943
Residence | South Korea |
Teacher | Minoru Kitani[1] |
Turned pro | 1958[2] |
Rank | 9 dan |
Affiliation | Hanguk Kiwon |
Kim In (born November 23, 1943) is a professional Go player.
Biography
Kim In became a professional in 1958 when he was 15.[2] He was a student at the legendary Minoru Kitani school in 1962 and left to return home a year later.[1] He was promoted to 9 dan in 1983, and was the third ever 9 dan in Korea.[2] He was famous for his playing in the 60's and 70's. Currently he is the managing director for the Hanguk Kiwon.
Titles & runners-up
Ranks #3 in total amount of titles in Korea.
Title | Years Held |
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Current | 13 |
Wangwi | 1966–1972 |
Guksu | 1965–1970 |
Defunct | 12 |
Chaegowi | 1967, 1971, 1972 |
Kiwang | 1977 |
Myungin | 1969 |
Paewang | 1964, 1967–1971, 1976 |
Title | Years Lost |
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Current | 5 |
Wangwi | 1973, 1975, 1977 |
Guksu | 1961, 1971 |
Defunct | 11 |
Chaegowi | 1961, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1973, 1974 |
Kiwang | 1978 |
Myungin | 1968, 1970 |
Paewang | 1977, 1978 |
Promotion record
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9 dan
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