Hong Sungji 9P won agianst Park Jien 9P by 1.5 points with black in the round 16 of 18th Maxim Coffee cup. Hong 9P would meet winner from the match between Choi Chelhan 9P and Park Jungsang 9P.

Hong 9P has lost against Choi Chelhan 9P in the final match 2 years ago, and hope to have a revenge match with Choi Chelhan 9P.

Next match up is between Kim Seonglyung 9P and Kang Dongyun 9P.