The Japanese Women’s Go League entering the new season
What the league is and why it matters now 1 is the official, team-based women’s professional Go league organized by 2. 3 It was launched as part of the Nihon Ki-in’s 100th-anniversary initiatives (the inaugural season began in 2024), and the Nihon Ki-in’s own materials frame it as Japan’s first “official women’s team competition” in Go. 4 Going into the […]
Shin Minjun Reclaims LG Cup Title in Historic Korea–Japan Final
Shin Minjun Reclaims LG Cup Title in Historic Korea–Japan Final A Championship Showdown 28 Years in the Making The 30th LG Cup World Go Championship concluded in Seoul with a thrilling best-of-three final between South Korea’s Shin Min-jun 9-dan and Japan’s Ichiriki Ryo 9-dan. This matchup carried historic significance: it was the first Korea–Japan title […]
Kisei Showdown: Ichiriki and Iyama Face Off in Pivotal Game 5
In the ongoing 49th Kisei title match, the fifth game is scheduled to take place on February 26 and 27, 2025, at the Mikazuki Sea Park Hotel Katsuura in Chiba Prefecture. The match features defending champion Ichiriki Ryo and challenger Iyama Yuta, both of whom have demonstrated exceptional skill throughout the series. The Kisei title, […]
Shin Jinseo Victorious in 28th LG Cup
Shin, who turned professional at the young age of 12, has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and strategic prowess throughout his career. He first reached the number one ranking in Korea in November 2018 and has held the top spot continuously since January 2020. His exceptional performance has earned him the nickname “shintelligence,” a testament to […]