Wang Xi (Go player)

Wang Xi (born January 9, 1984) is a professional Go player.[1]

Wang Xi
王檄
Full nameWang Xi
Born (1984-01-09) January 9, 1984
Kaifeng, Henan, China
Residence China
Turned pro1997
Rank9 dan
AffiliationChinese Weiqi Association
Wang Xi
Traditional Chinese王檄
Simplified Chinese王檄

Biography

Wang was born in Kaifeng, Henan. He began playing Go at the very young age of 4. He was already enrolling in teams with professionals when he was only 8. In 1997, at the age of 13, Wang became a professional at the Zhongguo Qiyuan. The same year he entered the Chinese National Youth Squad. He was promoted to 3 dan in 1994, then 4 dan in 1999, and 5 dan in 2000. In 1999, he placed fifth at the National Youth Squad preliminary.

The biggest moment of his career came in 2004 when he reached the Samsung Cup final. Wang put up a good fight against Lee Sedol, but couldn't come through with the win. He had once participated in the Samsung Cup before, in 2002. The last few years have been good for Wang, as he has placed second place 4 times, He won his first title, the Liguang Cup in 2006.

Promotion record
Rank Year Notes
1 dan 1997 Promoted to professional dan rank for performance in the Chinese professional qualification tournament.
2 dan 1998
3 dan 1999
4 dan 2000
5 dan 2004
6 dan 2006 Skipped due to the Chinese Weiqi Association promotion rules.
7 dan 2006 Skipped due to the Chinese Weiqi Association promotion rules.
8 dan 2006 Skipped due to the Chinese Weiqi Association promotion rules.
9 dan 2006 Won the 18th Asian TV Cup against Lee Changho.

Titles & Runners-up
As of 29 November 2017
Domestic
TitleWinsRunners-up
Xinren Wang 1 (2004)
Liguang Cup 1 (2006)1 (2005)
National Mass Sports Meeting 1 (2006)
National Go Individual 1 (2006)
Changqi Cup 1 (2009)
Longxing 1 (2010)
Xinan Wang 1 (2010)1 (2006)
CCTV Cup 1 (2013)1 (2006)
Total65
International
Samsung Cup 1 (2004)
Asian TV Cup 1 (2006)
Total11
Career Total
Total76
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References
  1. "Games List: Wang Xi". Fuseki Info. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
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