Oh! Ke Jie, Leading in the First Half of the Game, Reversed Again by Shin Jin-woo in the Middle and Late Stages, 10 Consecutive Defeats! On January 13th, Beijing time, at the finals of the Chinese Go League, Chinese Go master Ke Jie, a ninth-dan player, faced off against Shin Jin-woo, another ninth-dan player. Despite having an advantage, Ke Jie was once again reversed by Shin Jin-woo, a script that has been repeated, leaving fans speechless! After this defeat, Ke Jie's record against Shin Jin-woo stands at a dismal ten consecutive losses! During the match, Ke Jie correctly guessed the white stones, which are easier to handle, and played with ease in the first half, making fans think that after long-term hard training, Ke Jie had returned to peak form! However, reality struck again in the actual game! In the middle and late stages of the battle, Ke Jie made a serious misjudgment in the fight for the right side, leading to the situation gradually being caught up by Shin Jin-woo! And under his keen sense of the game, Shin Jin-woo not only leveled the situation but also turned it around, ultimately defeating Ke Jie again in the fight, achieving ten consecutive victories against Ke Jie!

China's Chess Army Wiped Out, Brazenly Carrying Cash for Direct Transactions, Coaches Leading Teams to Raise Funds for Buying and Selling In a sweeping crackdown, nearly the entire contingent of Chinese chess players has been penalized, with 41 individuals sanctioned for match-fixing through the buying and selling of games. Among them, the top three ranked players in the nation—Wang Tianyi, Zheng Weitong, and Zheng Xin—have all received lifetime bans. Eighteen out of the top 32 players in the country have been punished, which might lead to difficulties in future competitions against Vietnam. It was previously thought that the Chinese national football team was plagued by corruption, but it appears that the world of Chinese chess is even darker. On January 12th, the Chinese Chess Association announced the results of its investigation into the "recording incident," imposing lifetime bans and revoking technical titles from Zhao Xinxin, Wang Yang, and Zheng Weitong. They are now barred from participating in any chess events or activities organized or authorized by the Chinese Chess Association and its member units. Including the additional 38 individuals disciplined and the previously lifetime-banned Wang Tianyi and Wang Yuefei, a significant portion of China's male chess scene has been dismantled. Zhao Xinxin, Wang Yang, and Zheng Weitong were once the faces of Chinese chess. Representing China at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Zheng Weitong even clinched the historic 200th gold medal for the Chinese sports delegation. After his victory, I interviewed Zheng Weitong late into the night, finishing around 1 a.m. He mentioned that Chinese chess had few opportunities to be…

It must be said that the Chinese sports world is indeed plagued with scandals. Recently, another major scandal has emerged in the domestic sports arena. The State Sports General Administration's Card and Chess Sports Management Center officially announced the investigation results of the "Recording Gate" incident in the world of Chinese chess. Nearly the entire Chinese chess community has been implicated, with as many as 43 people being punished in the past two years, including five players who have been banned for life. In addition, 34 others have been given bans of varying lengths, and four have been publicly criticized. In recent years, China's sports world has increased its anti-corruption efforts. The Chinese football world has become a major focus, with former national team coach and well-known player Li Tie being taken away during a coaching training session before the start of the Qatar World Cup, thus opening the curtain on the anti-corruption campaign in Chinese football. After this, almost all the top-level officials in the Chinese Football Association were implicated, along with other figures within the football circle, leading to a relatively cleaner phase for Chinese football. Apart from the domestic football scene, many insiders from other sports projects have also been taken away, including both former directors of the Volleyball Sports Management Center who are under investigation. In fact, besides these popular competitive sports, some relatively unpopular competitions also have their fair share of problems. This is the case with Chinese chess, which has experienced significant issues in the past two years despite not being particularly high-profile. In…

On January 12th, Beijing time, the official Chinese Xiangqi Association announced the results of the investigation into the Xiangqi Recording Scandal. A total of 41 players were severely punished for bribery, corruption, and buying/selling games. Among them, 37 were given bans of varying lengths, while 4 were publicly criticized. The most severe penalties were handed to Zhao XinXin, Wang Yang, and Zheng WeiTong, who, like Wang TianYi and Wang YueFei before them, received lifetime bans and had their technical titles revoked by the Chinese Xiangqi Association! Among the list of those punished was Party Fei, which came as a surprise to netizens. Party Fei had previously reported the recording scandal under his real name, submitting a complete 90-minute version of the "Recording Scandal" file to the relevant departments. He expressed his willingness to fully cooperate with investigations and demanded a thorough investigation into the Xiangqi Recording Scandal. Now that the official results have been announced, Party Fei is also on the list of those punished, ultimately receiving a three-year ban. The three-year ban on Party Fei has sparked heated discussion. After all, he had reported the scandal under his real name, demanding a thorough investigation, only to become one of those punished. Is this self-involvement or seeking punishment? Judging from Party Fei's statements at the time of his real-name report, it seems he genuinely wanted to change the corrupt practices in the xiangqi world. He said, "I want to report under my real name, exposing the many chaotic phenomena in the chess world related to the Xiangqi Recording Scandal. I…

On January 12th, Beijing time, the results of the Chinese Xiangqi recording incident investigation were announced, with 41 players severely punished for gambling. The official announcement from the Chinese Xiangqi Association stated: "After investigation, it was found that 41 people, including Zhao XinXin, had engaged in various degrees of misconduct such as buying and selling chess games through bribery and corruption, causing serious harm to the development of xiangqi." Notably, Wang TianYi and Wang YueFei were given lifetime bans and had all their titles revoked last September for similar offenses. It's important to note that Chinese Xiangqi is not a mainstream sport within the sports field, yet the number of individuals involved in gambling is surprisingly high, and they are all professional players. This has significantly impacted the development of Chinese Xiangqi. If it weren't for the emergence of the Xiangqi Recording Incident, this situation might have continued for many years before being discovered. Regarding the behavior of buying and selling chess games, which violates the spirit of sports ethics, the Chinese Xiangqi Association has made its stance clear: "Once verified, we will firmly punish and show no tolerance." So what kind of punishment did these 41 gambling-involved players receive? According to the details of the punishment announced by the Chinese Xiangqi Association, almost all grandmasters were wiped out, which can be described as a complete crackdown. Three players, Zhao XinXin, Wang Yang, and Zheng WeiTong, received lifetime bans. Wang Kuo was banned for 7 years and 6 months, Sun YiYang for 7 years, Zhao JinCheng for 6 years, and…

The Nongshim Cup, a three-way Go tournament between China, Japan, and South Korea, is set to witness another intense battle. Ichiryo, a ninth-dan player from the island nation, will challenge Xie Erhao, a Chinese ninth-dan player. Honestly, I'm quite curious about how this match will unfold. Xie Erhao has been in top form recently, achieving a seven-game winning streak in the previous Nongshim Cup and easily advancing to the main event of this edition, even knocking off Kim Myung-hoon, who had a four-game winning streak. Can Ichiryo break Xie Erhao's undefeated record? Xie Erhao: The Rise of a New "Challenger" in the Nongshim Cup Xie Erhao is truly remarkable. He made a name for himself in the previous Nongshim Cup with a stunning seven consecutive victories, almost as if he were cheating. The scene was so exciting that it made my blood boil. His sharp opening moves and precise calculations left his opponents with no chance to fight back. Some call him the new "Go prodigy," and I don't think that's an exaggeration at all. In this edition of the Nongshim Cup, Xie Erhao has been unstoppable. Advancing to the main event was as easy as drinking water, and then he cleanly defeated Kim Myung-hoon, who had a four-game winning streak. This kid is really starting to embody the spirit of a "challenger." However, I do believe there's some luck involved in Xie Erhao's success. After all, Go is a game where timing, location, and people can make a difference. Regardless, his ability to continuously win in such high-level competitions…

At the tender age of fifteen, he was already representing China in the Asian Championships, securing the title of Asian Youth Champion. This was no ordinary individual, but a true prodigy. In that year, Tianyi's reputation in the world of chess spread like wildfire throughout the entire chess community. Who could have imagined that this fifteen-year-old young man already possessed the ability to compete with top international players? His journey with chess began at the age of five, under the tutelage of his mentor Sun Yaoxian. With such remarkable mentorship from a young age, Tianyi's path to success was destined to be extraordinary. Not only did he find several top-notch instructors in Beijing, but he also participated in Zhang Qiang's Imperial Guard training program. During this time, he was like a tightly wound string, always ready to face greater challenges. From his youthful triumphs to later national youth championships, he emerged as a rising star in the chess world. This kid is truly a natural-born player, a complete chess genius! Such was the assessment of Tianyi by netizens. His achievements were not solely the result of guidance from great teachers; they were also a testament to his own innate talent and hard work. As early as the age of twelve, he had already thrice won the national youth championship, earning him the title of "Prince of Chess" in the chess community. Step by step, Tianyi's name had been etched into the hearts of chess enthusiasts. Even during his time at Peking University, Tianyi's chess career did not falter due to…

Top 10 Go Players in the Past 30 Years: China and South Korea Evenly Matched, No. 1 Difficult to Decide In the past 30 years, the top 10 go players have been evenly matched between China and South Korea, with the number one position being difficult to determine. Park Jung-woo (朴廷桓) With 5 world championships under his belt, Park Jung-woo was once ranked as the world's number one player during his peak. Known for his stable strength and style, he has no obvious weaknesses. He has also won multiple gold medals for South Korea at the Asian Games and the Nongshim Cup team competition, maintaining a long-term dominance in both South Korea and the world rankings during his peak period. Kong Jie (孔杰) At the age of 16, Kong Jie reached the semi-finals of the Chunlan Cup and finished third, gaining fame at a young age. In 2009, he began his legendary run at the Asian Cup Blitz Chess Championship, consecutively defeating three major Korean players: Kang Dong-yun, Lee Chang-ho, and Lee Se-dol to win the title. He then went on to win three more world championship titles. Although his peak may have only lasted a year, achieving three titles in that time is rare. The reason why "Jade-faced Chess King" faded from public view after a year of glory remains a mystery. Ma Xiaochun (马晓春) Ma Xiaochun's playing style is light and flexible, with deep calculations and extremely meticulous thinking, making him the leader of Chinese go in the 1990s. He has an exceptional talent, with the ability to…

Brow-raising! Chinese Go Players Occupy 3 of the Top 4 Spots, with Only Byun Sang-il Struggling in the Quarterfinals! In December, as the World Go Championship and the Chinese Go Championship are in full swing, the new round of the championship battle continues. In the fierce competition among top players, Chinese players have managed to turn the tide and continue to advance, eliminating many famous Korean players such as Shin Jin-woo, Park Ting-hwan, Kang Dong-yun, and Shin Min-jun, once again launching a challenge for the championship! Previously, Chinese players like Ke Jie, Tang Yifei, Gu Zihe, and Wang Xinghao have helped China win all the championships after 12 rounds of fierce competition. This time, the Chinese team is still aiming to win the championship! Among the eight players who have already competed, three Korean players, An Sung-jun and Moon Min-jong, have been eliminated, leaving only Byun Sang-il, the champion of the Han Chunlan Cup, to struggle on his own. Byun Sang-il will compete with Chinese player Li Weiqing, born after 2000, for a spot in the semi-finals! In the semi-finals, Chinese players Tang Yifei, Liao Yuanhe, and Tu Xiaoyu are eagerly waiting, ready to launch an attack for the championship!