Interview with EGF pros, Pavol Lisy and Ali Jabarin
2014-06-23
Pavol Lisy 1P from Slovakia (19)
1. How do you feel about being a pro?
I am happy that this idea came to Europe, and something is happening in Europe. Thanks to organizers, EGF and people who helped.
2. When did you start Baduk, and how did you get to know it?
When I was 4 years old, I was playing with thousands of beer caps at home especially white and brown ones. My father who already knew Baduk saw me playing with that and introduced me.
3. When and how did you study Baduk?
I knew Baduk, but I didn't really study for a long time. When I was 14, I went to KBC (Kings Baduk Center in Korea), and studied for 3 months; I was 1 kyu when I went to Korea and became 3 dan in 3 months. And then I studied 1 month in another KBC (Korea Baduk Center in Hungary). After that I don't study much but play games on online or tournaments almost every day.
4. When did you feel that you improve your Baduk strength?
I felt that when I went to Asia world amateur big tournaments. I realized how big Baduk world is and felt I can be improving.
5. What's your playing style?
I try to use Aji as many as possible.
6. Why do you like Baduk?
Basically it is fun to play, and I like the feeling of putting a stone on a board. Furthermore, it is
something complex that is difficult to solve.
7. What do you think about your and EGF top players level in the world?
We are 3 stones behind Asia, 1 stone behind America.
8. What's your future plan and goal?
I am going to China this September and study to improve. It is not clear, but I would like to make a living with Baduk. Eventually I want to be the world champion.
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Ali Jabarin 1P from Israel (20)
1. How do you feel now (right after winning the last game)?
I am exhausted and feel lucky for winning the game.
2. When did you start Baduk, and how did you get to know it?
When I was 6th grade, my friend told me to try. He was my rival.
3. Why do you like Baduk?
It makes me feel special. Many people look for something general like money and love, but Baduk is unique.
4. What do you think about your and EGF top players level in the world?
We are behind Asian pros and Yungusengs (Insei). For America, it is a good chance with make it even. Recently we have many 5-6 dan players.
5. What's your future plan and goal?
For Baduk, I'd like to improve. I can't expect to be the world class pro, but I hope it. For life, I study electronic engineering in university, but I stopped this year for Baduk. Next year also I will not go to school. I may study it in the future, but at this moment, Baduk is the first priority.
Lastly, I would like to thank to my Baduk teachers, Zhao Baolong and Seungjoon Kim.
Written by Semi Lee
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