Eric Lui 1p and Andy Liu 1p are headed to Shanghai to play in the opening rounds of the 8th Ing Pro Cup. The Ing Foundation’s quadrennial tournament is considered one of the most prestigious international titles in the go world, with a top prize of more than $400,000. The opening ceremony is on April 19 and the first game on April 20. The EJ will update with details about broadcasts from the tournament. Lui and Liu won the representation spots in an online qualifier in January against Feng Yun 9p and Yang Huiren 1p.
Andy Liu is travelling to Shanghai by way of Osaka, Japan, for the next round of the Sankei Cup. Liu pleased his American fans last fall by winning all three of his games against Japanese pros in the Sankei Cup prelim. He will play on April 16 at 12:30 Japanese time against amateur player Shingo Ono. If he wins, there will be another game the following day at 12:30 again. According to the Kansai Kiin, the games can be watched online here.
