South Korea’s Dominance in the Korean-Chinese and Korean-Japanese Finals
South Korea has a rich history in the world of Go, having secured 14 titles up to the last tournament. The nation has faced strong competition from China and Japan, with notable results in the finals. In the Korea-China finals, South Korea achieved 4 wins and 5 losses, while in the Korea-Japan finals, they suffered just one loss. Additionally, the so-called “brotherly rivalry” between Korea and Taiwan has occurred 10 times, showcasing the intense competition within the region.
Ichiriki’s Strategic Move and the Game Analysis
Ichiriki’s choice of move 133 was significant. It was not that he avoided capturing, but rather that it was impossible due to specific circumstances. As illustrated in Diagram 1, move 1 aimed to capture, but with moves 4 and 6, Black also found themselves cut off. Move 12 by White proved to be an ingenious move, initiating a capture race that extended up to move 18. In this complex race involving large groups, Black could not win the ko fight.
The large group managed to secure life through a series of well-executed moves from 134 to 142, which ultimately solidified South Korea’s victory. Move 147 was a crucial point in the game. According to Diagram 2, move 1 led to White’s survival by move 10. At move 148, Shin Min-jun displayed remarkable composure. In the upper-left corner, there was a method outlined in Diagram 3. Moves 1 and 3 were particularly brilliant, leading to a large-scale advantage by move 29. However, Shin refrained from capitalizing on this advantage, as later moves A and B were probing in nature. Given his significant lead, Shin aimed to eliminate any potential variables.
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