Kim Ji-seok | |
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Hangul | 김지석 |
Hanja | 金志錫 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Jiseok |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chisŏk |
Born | South Korea | 13 June 1989
Residence | South Korea |
Turned pro | 2003 |
Rank | 9 dan |
Affiliation | Korea Baduk Association |
Kim Ji-seok (born 13 June 1989) is a Korean professional Go player.
An Younggil describes Jiseok's style as very aggressive. [1]
Rank | Year | Notes |
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1 dan | 2003 | |
2 dan | 2005 | |
3 dan | 2006 | |
4 dan | 2007 | |
5 dan | 2009 | |
6 dan | 2009 | |
7 dan | 2010 | |
8 dan | 2012 | |
9 dan | 2013 |
Title | Wins | Runners-up |
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Prices Information Cup | 1 (2009) | |
Chunwon | 1 (2009) | |
Total | 1 | 1 |
Season | Team | Place | Record |
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2007 | Team Yeongnam Ilbo | Champions | 12–4 [8] |
2008 | Team Yeongnam Ilbo (Captain) | Runners-up | 8–7 [9] |
2009 | Team Yeongnam Ilbo | Champions | 12–3 [10] |
2010 | Team Yeongnam Ilbo (Captain) | 9th place | 9–7 [11] |
2011 | Team Yeongnam Ilbo (Captain) | TBD | 2–1 [12] |
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