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Stormy Weather

RANKA online Posted on July 9, 2014 by John RichardsonJuly 9, 2014

This morning treated the WAGC players to a clear sky and magnificent views of Lake Bomun. But news of the approach of Typhoon Neoguri left many worried about their return flights. There was turbulent weather on the Go board too, … Continue reading →

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Field Blown Open by Korean Win Against China

RANKA online Posted on July 8, 2014 by John RichardsonJuly 8, 2014

Just as we had thought that the Chinese had it in the bag, Korean maestro Taewoong Wei snatched victory in this afternoon’s game, bringing his score to five wins and one loss, now equal to Chinese player. This throws the … Continue reading →

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The Crucial Round

RANKA online Posted on July 8, 2014 by John RichardsonJuly 8, 2014

China has taken the sole lead with Ruoran Wang’s decisive victory over Chinese Taipei’s Yitien Chan in the fifth round of the 35th WAGC. The game itself was relatively uneventful but it was clear that Wang was in the driving … Continue reading →

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Passing on the Torch

RANKA online Posted on July 8, 2014 by John RichardsonJuly 8, 2014

The 35th World Amateur Go Championship marks the retirement of Yuki Shigeno from her post as the Secretary General of the International Go Federation (IGF). We look back at all she has contributed to the Go world since she began her … Continue reading →

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Round Four Roundup

RANKA online Posted on July 7, 2014 by John RichardsonJuly 7, 2014

After the drama of this morning’s course of events, we expected a less exciting offering this afternoon, but that was not to be the case. China, Korea and Chinese Taipei pushed ahead with their victories against the Ukraine, Hong Kong … Continue reading →

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Shock Loss and Half-Point Clock Drama

RANKA online Posted on July 7, 2014 by John RichardsonJuly 7, 2014

Korea and Japan, two of the favourites to top the tournament, both lost by half a point to their respective opponents from Chinese Taipei and China in this morning’s play. To heighten the drama, a broken clock disrupts the Japan-China … Continue reading →

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Top Seeds Unscathed through Bloodthirsty Second Round

RANKA online Posted on July 6, 2014 by John RichardsonJuly 6, 2014

After a lunch of fish and assorted kimchi, the players returned to the underground playing area, where they would continue to the second round of this year’s World Amateur Go Championship. Within fifteen minutes Hungary’s Pal Balogh’s game had yet … Continue reading →

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WAGC 2014 Begins!

RANKA online Posted on July 6, 2014 by John RichardsonJuly 6, 2014

This morning at 9.30am representatives from fifty-four countries and territories placed their bets on odd or even and kicked off the 35th World Amateur Go Championship. Unlike last year, where the first round pairings were announced at the Opening Ceremony, … Continue reading →

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Thailand picked for WAGC 2015

RANKA online Posted on July 5, 2014 by John RichardsonJuly 5, 2014

The International Go Federation Annual General Meeting was held this afternoon at the site of this year’s World Amateur Go Championship, the Hyundai Hotel in Gyeongju, Korea. The lush green grounds of the hotel overlook the beautiful Bomun Lake, a scenic backdrop … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Masters: 2013 SAWMG School Visit

RANKA online Posted on December 17, 2013 by John RichardsonDecember 18, 2013

The much anticipated SAWMG school visit took place on Tuesday afternoon. This was a chance for a lucky few Beijing schoolchildren to meet the top players and officials from the World Mind Games taking place this December in Beijing. The … Continue reading →

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