Hu Yaoyu (Chinese: 胡耀宇; pinyin: Hú Yàoyǔ; born January 18, 1982) is a Chinese professional Go player.[1]
| Hu Yaoyu | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hu Yaoyu |
| Chinese | 胡耀宇 |
| Pinyin | Hú Yàoyǔ |
| Born | January 18, 1982 Shanghai, China |
| Residence |  China |
| Turned pro | 1993 |
| Rank | 8 dan |
| Affiliation | Zhongguo Qiyuan |
Biography edit
Hu became a pro at the age most Chinese players do, which is 11. He quickly achieved 5 dan in 5 years, and became 8 dan in 2005. He has beaten some of the best players in the world, and he did it in order. From 2002 to 2003, he beat Kobayashi Koichi, Kim Seung-Jun, Kato Masao, Cho Hun-hyeon, and Yoda Norimoto in the 4th Nong Shim Cup.
Titles & runners-up edit
| Title | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Current | 4 |
| CCTV Cup
|
2001 |
| Liguang Cup
|
2007 |
| Xinren Wang
|
1999 |
| Yongda Cup
|
2004 |
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Current | 2 |
| Xinren Wang
|
2003 |
| Lebaishi Cup
|
2001 |
| Continental | 1 |
 China-Korea New Pro Wang
|
1999 |
| International | 1 |
  LG Cup
|
2007 |
References edit
- ^ "Games List: Hu Yaoyu". Fuseki Info. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
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