Lee Younggu | |
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Full name | Lee Younggu |
Hangul | 이영구 |
Hanja | 李映九 |
Born | South Korea | 23 August 1987
Residence | South Korea |
Teacher | Kweon Kab-yong |
Turned pro | 2001 |
Rank | 9 dan |
Affiliation | Hanguk Kiwon |
Lee Younggu (born 23 August 1987) is a Korean professional Go player.
An Younggil describes Younggu's style as very normal with few weak spots. [1]
Rank | Year | Notes |
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1 dan | 2001 | |
2 dan | 2002 | |
3 dan | 2003 | |
4 dan | 2005 | |
5 dan | 2006 | |
6 dan | 2006 | |
7 dan | 2008 | |
8 dan | 2010 | |
9 dan | 2011 |
Title | Wins | Runners-up |
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Prices Information Cup | 1 (2011) | 1 (2007) |
Wangwi | 1 (2006) | |
BC Card Cup | 2 (2003, 2004) | |
SK Gas Cup | 1 (2006) | |
Osram Cup | 1 (2005) | |
New Pro King | 2 (2003, 2004) | |
Total | 1 | 8 |
Season | Team | Place | Record |
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2007 | Team Yeongnam Ilbo (Captain) | 1st place | 8–5 [8] |
2008 | Team Hangame (Captain) | 7th place | 8–6 [9] |
2009 | Team Hangame | Runners-up | 12–5 [10] |
2010 | Team Hangame | Runners-up | 13–4 [11] |
2011 | Team Hangame (Captain) | TBD | 1–2 [12] |
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