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IGN "Goama", 5th issue Dear friends!We are glad to present you the 5th issue of the “Goama” newsletter, including: 1. An interview with Park Yeonghun, 9-dan, 2004 (last part) 2. The most exciting game of the week (links) 3. Korean trick move (at the attachment, pdf format) 4. Commented game between Luo Xihe, 9-dan and Gu Li, 7-dan (at the attachment, sgf format) ************************************************************************************** An interview with Park Yeonghun after he won the 2004 Fujitsu Cup. Translated from Korean, published with permission from “Baduk Sege” magazine. Last part. - What did you think about your final opponent Yoda Norimoto? - He plays a solid game and keeps balance well, but there are a lot of strong masters in my country who could match up well against him, so I wasn’t afraid. Besides, I’ve been preparing to play him for a long time. - Precisely who in Korea is stronger than Yoda Norimoto? - Lee Changho-sabonim, Cho Hunhyun-sabonim. Besides, there are many young master – Choi Chelhan, Weon Songchin, Song Taegun – can’t name everyone. - This time you beat a lot of Japanese players, what’s your secret? - Just that the luck was on my side. Usually I don’t play well against the Japanese. I lost in the Samsung Cup final to Cho Chikun and to O Meien in the previous tournament. - Your father told me that you enjoyed watching Yoda Norimoto’s games as a kid and that you even asked him to bring you a hand fan with his signature from his visit to Japan. Is that true? - Yes it is (smiling). I was worried about it. Dad had to go a long way after work to get to Nihon Kiin to buy the fan. - Did you have any dreams before the final game? - Yes, I dream often. Once mother told me I was yelling in my sleep: “A second, a second, half-point, half-point!” I often play Go in my sleep, but usually I lose, and that night I dreamed that I was playing against Yoda Norimoto, and losing. That’s why I was even more composed to play him the next day, - How did you celebrate your victory and with whom? - With Yoo Changhyuk-sabonim, Song Taegun and our good friend Ryu Shikun, 9-dan. Normally, I don’t drink, but that day I had to drink a lot. - By winning the tournament you became the fastest master to reach 9-dan (it took Park four years and seven months). How does it feel? - It was my childhood dream, but I never thought it would come true this fast. I still cannot believe it! - How much time do you spend studying Go? - On the days free from tournament games I attend Yoo Changhyuk’s club and also study a bit at home. About 6 hours a day on average. Besides, I play in a practice league for young professionals called “Sosoe”. - Do you have a hobby? - My main hobby is Go! I also enjoy watching movies and play Tetris well. - What about Starcraft, which is so popular among the youth? - I never learned it at the time, so I don’t even know how to play it. - Winning the World Championship fulfilled your main dream. What are your goals for the future? - Instead of setting global goals, I plan to focus on the nearest tournaments, trying to play well game in and game out. Besides, I want to avenge my loss in the Samsung Cup final and to make the Korean national team that will take part in the Nongsim tournament. Hopefully, I will win about 6 games. I’m going to be serious about my play. - Thank you for the interview. - Thank you. I will try not to disappoint my fans. The end. *************************************************************************************************** THE MOST EXCITING GAME OF THE WEEK 1. 2006-05-01: Chang Hao 9p (Black) vs. Han Zenki 7p (White) W+R http://www.go4go.net/v2/modules/collection/sgfview.php?id=11190 Chang Hao made a huge moyo, but was not able to keep it after the invasion. 2. 2006-05-04: Kim Seungjun 9p (Black) vs. On Sojin 3p (White) W+R http://www.go4go.net/v2/modules/collection/sgfview.php?id=11229 Whole board battle with capturing races. **************************************************************************************************** Enjoy the newsletter! The IGN “Goama” editor’s team You are welcome to republish any text material from the IGN “Goama” without commercial purposes: please note the source and put the link to http://gogame.info/. To obtain republishing rights for commented game records, please contact: A.Dinerchtein, editor-in-chief, e-mail: qp@omen.ru |
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