So Yokoku9-dan

"From Shinjin-O to international events, a 9-dan of many battles."

A 9-dan who won the Shinjin-O, the Taiwan-Japan Elite Pro Go Championship and the Yugen Cup. I want to watch the experience of fighting on many different stages.

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A player with wins from domestic young players' tournaments to international championships. MIRUGO focuses on the flexibility to switch plans to suit the opponent and the stage.

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A 9-dan of the Nihon Ki-in Tokyo Main Branch from Guangzhou, China. Turned pro in 1994. Won the 28th Shinjin-O in 2003, the 1st Taiwan-Japan Elite Pro Go Championship in 2008, and the 4th Yugen Cup Elite League in 2011. Basic information and records are based on the Nihon Ki-in's official profile (checked 2026-09-24); the watching points are arranged for viewers by the MIRUGO editorial team.

Rank: 9-dan
Affiliation: Nihon Ki-in, Tokyo Main Branch
Hometown: Guangzhou, China
Date of birth: 1979-09-11
Turned pro: 1994
Strengths: Experience on varied stages

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2026-09-28 Tengen Preliminary A Black So Yokoku VS White Ohashi Hirofumi B+Res

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