The contestants in the GAC Trumpchi 33rd World Amateur Go Championship did not come to Guangzhou just to play go. Going over their games with the Chinese pros acting as referees was another part of the tournament. The room that … Continue reading
The day after China’s Qiao Zhijian won the World Amateur Go Championship, Ranka had a lunchtime interview with him. Ranka: Congratulations on becoming world amateur champion. Please tell us something about yourself. Qiao Zhijian: What would you like to know? … Continue reading
Korea’s Lee Hyunjoon spoke with Ranka several times during the tournament. Here is a synopsis of what he said. Ranka: When did you learn to play go? Lee: When I was seven years old. There was a baduk school near … Continue reading
Another event at the 33rd World Amateur Go Championship was the annual General Meeting of the International Go Federation. This took place on May 12 in the conference room at the Baiyun Hotel, following the orientation meeting. The general meeting … Continue reading
After the 7th-round Russia-Serbia game, Ranka took the opportunity to interview the winner, Russia’s Igor Popov. Ranka: Where do you live? Igor: In Moscow. Ranka: What is your profession? Igor: I am a logistics manager for a trading company. I’m … Continue reading
Hong Kong’s Chan Chihan granted Ranka a brief interview after winning his final game against Igor Popov in round 8. Ranka: How do you feel about your results. Chan Chihan: I lost two games to very strong opponents from China … Continue reading
Round 8 began with a detailed explanation of the anti-doping procedure. Five players would be tested: the top three finishers, and two others selected at random during the final round. This explanation was given in English by IGF director Martin … Continue reading
After round 8 and before the anti-doping tests, Ranka managed to catch third-place finisher Chen Cheng-Hsun of Chinese Taipei for a short interview. Ranka: What are your thoughts about this tournament? Chen Cheng-Hsun: Well. I am not satisfied with my … Continue reading
The fourth and last day of the tournament began as smoothly as the preceding three days. The bus brought the constestants to the Guangzhou Chess Institute half an hour before the starting time. At board 1, China’s Qiao Zhijian and … Continue reading
White: TEUBER Benjamin (Germany) 6d Black: CHEN Cheng-Hsun (Chinese Taipei) 7d Commentary by Yang Shuang 3p, transcribed by Chris Garlock Click here to start the game viewer. Here is the game record (sgf format).