Jiang Zhujiu

Jiang Zhujiu (Chinese: 江铸久; pinyin: Jiāng Zhùjiǔ; born February 17, 1962 in Taiyuan) is a Chinese professional Go player.[1]

Jiang Zhujiu
NicknameJujo
Hangul장주주
Hanja江鑄久
Born (1962-02-17) February 17, 1962
Taiyuan, China
ResidenceSeoul, South Korea
Rank9 dan
AffiliationChinese Weiqi Association (1985-19??)
American Go Association (19??-19??)
Hanguk Kiwon (1999-present)
This is a Chinese name; the family name is Jiang.

Biography

Jiang began playing Go when he was 6.[1] In 1982, he was 5 dan, and 1987 he was promoted to 7 dan. Earlier in his career, he competed in some of the top Chinese tournaments. In the National Go Individual, he achieved 4th place on two occasions; in 1983 and 1987. In 1988, he was fifth, and in 1989 he was runner up. In 1986, he became runner up for the New Sports Cup. His biggest feat came in 1989, when he just narrowly lost to Liu Xiaoguang in the final of the Tianyuan, three games to two. In 2003, he won the Maxim Cup, having to beat his wife, Rui Naiwei.[1] He and Rui currently reside in South Korea, and have been competing for the Hanguk Kiwon since 1999.[1] His elder brother Jiang Mingjiu is also a professional Go player.

Past titles & Runner up's
TitleYears Held
Current 1
Maxim Cup 2003
Defunct 8
NAMT 1995–2002
TitleYears Lost
Current 3
Tianyuan 1989
National Go Individual 1989
New Sports Cup 1986

References
  1. "Jiang Zhujiu 9p". gogameworld.com. Retrieved 18 December 2010.


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