[LG Cup] Lee ChangHo came up second,
¢®aJang 5Dan wins 10 games in a row and finally came up first.
Lee 9Dan couldn't break up his jinx
On 5th of February, Lee Chang Ho 9Dan lost against Jang WeiJie 5Dan by
resign with Black and the title went to his arms. Final score is 2 to 0 for
Jang 5Dan.
Jang 5Dan wins 10 games in a row; Lee YoungGu and Jo HangSeong
9Dan are involved in his wins. Therefore China got LG Cup title for 4 times
in a row from Guli, KongJie, Park MunYo and Jang WeiJie.
He got attention when he defended his title in China from Guli and KongJie
who are top rankers in China. Now, he is number 4 in rank and LG Cup title
might push him up next time.
Interview from Jang 5Dan
-How do you feel now?
" So happy to get my purpose in my life."
- Where is the most important point this time?
" After lunch break, when he tried to capture my group in the center. I think
he made mistakes at that time. My plan was that I make the situation
complicated with him because I know he is very strong in the end game.
This plans helped me a lot.
- What would happen if black tries to capture white group in the beginning?
" I think it is not a good idea, if so, white might get enough influence which is not bad for white.
- Which game was the most difficult one for you?
" I think there were some, but the game with Won SungJin 9Dan.
- Did you feel different having a game with Lee 9Dan comparing to having games with Guli and KongJie?
" It was the final of World Championship, which is big differences for me. I think Lee 9Dan makes more mistakes when he doesn't have time comparing to his past.
- Who do you think the best player in Korea?
" Lee SeDol 9Dan. - Who do you think your rival? " Park JungHwan 9Dan and Tan Shao 5Dan.
- What are your strong points and what do you want to achieve in your baduk?
" Middle game, especially I am confidence in reading. But my beginning is not enough, I will keep myself to be perfect in my baduk.
- During the game, you seemed not to be nervous, is it natural?
" I think I have had this experience before, and this gave me more time to be relax.
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