Qian Yuping (simplified Chinese: 钱宇平; traditional Chinese: 錢宇平; pinyin: Qián Yǔpíng; born October 6, 1966) is a Chinese professional Go player.[1]
| Qian Yuping | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Qian Yuping |
| Chinese | 錢宇平 |
| Born | October 6, 1966 Shanghai, China |
| Residence | China |
| Turned pro | 1985 (full time) |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Zhongguo Qiyuan |
Biography edit
Qian was born in Shanghai, China. He started playing Go when he was 6 years old. In 1987, he reached 9 dan, the highest rank. At the time he was one of the youngest 9 dans. A year later, he won his first title, the National Go Individual. In 1991, he made it all the way to the final of the Fujitsu Cup, but could not play due to health reasons.
Qian was one of China's best players during the 1990s.
Past titles & Runners-up edit
| Title | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Current | 3 |
| CCTV Cup
|
1990, 1992 |
| National Go Individual
|
1988 |
| Defunct | 1 |
| Qiwang
|
1994 |
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Current | 3 |
| Tianyuan
|
1990 |
| CCTV Cup
|
1994 |
| National Go Individual
|
1990 |
| New Sports Cup
|
1983 |
| Defunct | 1 |
| Qiwang
|
1995 |
| Continental | 1 |
   Asian TV Cup
|
1994 |
| International | 1 |
  Fujitsu Cup
|
1991 |
References edit
- ^ "Games List: Qian Yuping". Fuseki Info. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
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