Qiu Jun
| Qiu Jun |
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| Full name |
Qiu Jun |
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| Chinese |
邱峻 |
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| Pinyin |
Qiū Jùn |
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| Born |
(1982-08-24) August 24, 1982
 Shanghai, China |
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| Residence |
China |
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| Turned pro |
1994 |
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| Rank |
9 dan |
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| Affiliation |
Zhongguo Qiyuan |
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Qiu Jun (Chinese: 邱峻; Pinyin: Qiū Jùn; born August 24, 1982) is a Chinese professional Go player.[1]
Biography
Jun started learning Go at the age of 6. He became a professional in 1994. Over the next 3 years, he gained 3 consecutive promotions. He was promoted to 7 dan in 2005 and then reached 8 dan in 2006. Inn 2009, Jun reached the Samsung Cup Final with a chance to win his first world championship. He lost the Final 0-2 to Kong Jie, and during August 2011 Jun again reached a world championship Final, this time the 23rd Fujitsu Cup Final. By Chinese Special Promotion rules, Jun was raised to the rank of 9-dan, being China's 31st 9-dan player. He subsequently lost the final to Korean rising star Park Junghwan. Jun joins a selection of players who have reached multiple World Championship Finals without victories in any.
References
Titles & Runner-Ups
| Title | Years Held |
|---|
| Current |
7 |
| Mingren |
2004 |
| Chang-ki Cup |
2008 |
| NEC Cup |
2006 |
| Liguang Cup |
2008 |
| Xinren Wang |
2004 |
| National Go Individual |
1998, 2004 |
| Continental |
1 |
 China-Korea New Pro Wang |
2004 |
| Total |
8 |
Samsung Cup