Shi Yue 5P took this year’s LG Cup, and his first international title, defeating Won Soengjin 9P in two straight games in the best-of-3 final.
Shi became a Chinese professional player 10 years ago, but an international title has eluded him until now. Per Chinese Go Association rules, he will now be promoted to 9D.
His style has always fared well against Korean pros, like Won. Shi’s record in 2012 was 17-2.
This marks the 5th consecutive year China has taken the LG Cup title, beating Korea’s previous streak of four, giving Korea even more of an incentive to try to take back the Cup next year.
Adapted from a report on Go Game Guru; click for game records and more information. Edited by Ben Williams
