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| Author: | hyperpape [ Thu May 06, 2010 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Sakai Hideyuki's first major title challenge |
Sakai Hideyuki will challenge Cho U for the Gosei this summer. He previously won the Kansai Kiin First Place title, but this is a lot more competitive. Of course, I wouldn't give him more than a 1 in 4* chance of winning, but this is already a nice achievement for him. So far the most notable fact about Sakai Hideyuki is that he became pro as a 5-dan at the age of 28, after winning the World Amateur Go Championship. * This number is really arbitrary--I just mean that he's a substantial underdog. He's 2-2 vs. Cho U, but that's a small sample. |
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| Author: | Peter Hansmeier [ Thu May 06, 2010 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sakai Hideyuki's first major title challenge |
hyperpape wrote: Sakai Hideyuki will challenge Cho U for the Gosei this summer. I was looking forward to another Yamashita Keigo vs. Cho U matchup, but Yamashita Keigo did not play well against Sakai Hideyuki last night. My money is on Cho U as well. He seems to be back in good form this year (14-6 as of 5/6, including a win against Sakai Hideyuki in the Meijin League), though Sakai is also doing well this year (15-5 as of 5/6). |
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| Author: | Tryphon [ Fri May 07, 2010 2:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sakai Hideyuki's first major title challenge |
So it's hikaru vs. Kadowaki ? |
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| Author: | Vesa [ Fri May 07, 2010 3:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sakai Hideyuki's first major title challenge |
I'm happy that Sakai is near a breakthrough. I remember chatting with him at the dinner table after the WAGC, like "Who's your go teacher?" "Fujisawa Shuko." "Ehh." Cheers, Vesa |
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