Kido Cup 2011 - The Review

Last weekend was the 3rd Kido Cup in Hamburg, Germany. Over 200 people participated and with five pros it was a very nice tournament.

Opening ceremony

Mr Park, the sponser of this tournament

1st board of the top8

2nd board of the top8

3rd board of the top8

4th board of the top8

I played in the tournament too, but "just" in the main tournament which was won by Frederik Blomback 6dan from Sweden.
I played a good tournament and I got five wins and two losses in the end while blackmoa just got one win and six losses :( He has to practive even more :)

Also there were some simultaneous games with Ko Juyeon and Kim Yeongsam.

Ko Juyeon 8p

Kim Yeongsam 8p

Not only simultaneous games were played, there were some review by other pros like Kwon Kapyong or Kim Seongrae:

Review with Kim Seongrae

Review with Kwon Kapyong

THE RESULTS CAN YOU FIND HERE ON THE LINKS!

Top8
Main Tournament



Here are some pics of the prizegiving ceremony:

women prize

6 wins and 1 loss

Winner of kids tournament

Youth prize (U21)

Best dressed woman and man

I hope to see you guys next here too :)

Bye
- a1r -

New KBC

I just got a very interesting email from my teacher regarding matters of studying Baduk in a more serious question:

Here is the text:
"I am Kim Sung-Rae 8p from Korea.

Three Korean Professional players including me are in Budapest, Hungary.

Two are women.

We are going to open the Korean Baduk Center here from 12, June 2010.

I have not made homepage yet. I will let you know some information about the center.

In Budapest, our plan is to teach Baduk just like for Insei in Korea. I hope many Europians come here and enjoy Baduk with us. The fees for a month as follows.



The studying fees 150 Euros.

In addition Accomodation fees are 100 Euros. (woman need to discuss)

Baduk books and food are not included.



If someone are interested in Baduk Center, contact to my address srk1119@hotmail.com



We are also planning to visit some tournaments.

If you want us to join your tournament or camp, contact me as well.

We can pay for our flight ticket.



Best regards,

Kim "

For those who wonder who the other two teachers are: The teachers are:
Sung-rae Kim 8P, Yeong-sin Lee 8P, and Ju-yeon Go 8p