Zhou Junxun (Taiwanese POJ: Chiu Chùn-hun; born February 23, 1980) is a Go player.[1]
[edit] Biography
Zhou was born in Taipei, Taiwan.[1] Unlike other Taiwanese Go players, he stayed and became a professional in Taiwan. Zhou became a professional in 1993. He would later advance to 7 dan in 1997, then finally 9 dan in 1998.[2] He is widely credited as the best player at the Taiwan Qiyuan, although with increasing popularity of becoming a professional in Taiwan, he has been challenged by opponents.[2] He won his first international title, LG Cup, in 2007 beating Hu Yaoyu 2 to 1.
In the west his name is often rendered as "Chun-Hsun Chou".
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Youngsters dominate Ing Cup". Xinhua News Agency. April 22, 2004 (via Lexis-Nexis). Retrieved February 13, 2010.
- ^ a b Dinerchtein, Alexandre (editor in chief). "An interview with Zhou Junxun, 9-dan", Issue 48. Goama – International Go Newsletter. Gogame.info. Retrieved May 21, 2008.
[edit] Titles & runners-up
| Persondata |
| Name |
Zhou, Junxun |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
Chinese go player |
| Date of birth |
February 23, 1980 |
| Place of birth |
Taipei, Taiwan |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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Taipei, Taiwan
LG Cup
