Cho Chikun9-dan

"The game isn't over until the very end."

Territory-minded and stubborn, always leaving a hint of a comeback until the very end.

Watching typePeople & storiesEndgame dramaReading battles

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Go built on rigorous reading, securing territory and fighting tenaciously.

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PROFILE

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A 9-dan holding many records, including the first-ever Grand Triple Crown, and the honorary title of 25th Honinbo Chikun. His rigorous reading and astonishing tenacity create games that stay in the balance to the very end.

Rank: 9-dan
Affiliation: Nihon Ki-in, Tokyo Main Branch
Hometown: Busan, Korea
Date of birth: 1956-06-20
Turned pro: 1968
Strengths: Survival, endgame, tenacity

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BOOKS PR

This player in books, too.

A book to read between games.

Cho Chikun

Cho Chikun: A Life with Go

Cho Chikun talks about a path walked together with Go.

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Tsumego at a Glance

A volume in the long-loved "At a Glance" series.

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Reiwa Edition: Go Joseki at a Glance

The Reiwa-era edition of the "At a Glance" series.

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