Fighting without retreat! As it became complicated, Baek HongSuk's reading shone. Thi Jiaxi's hands was getting late and the situation turned for Baek 9Dan in a short time.  

Baek HongSuk 9Dan won against Thi Jiaxi 3Dan by 5.5 points with white in the 24^th TV Baduk Asia Cup and have a return match with KongJie same as last year.

There was no review. Thi Jiaxi seemed to shock with the result and just left the room. Baek HongSuk said after the game that while having pae in the middle game, I had to make a balance but did not. When it became difficult for me, I could kill black group on the lower side and also read to live my group on the left side. It cleared my win to me.

Park JungSang 9Dan commented this game that Baek HongSuk 9Dan was behind a bit from the beginning but made Thi 3Dan to make mistakes in the middle game which is not only luck but also his ability. All of a sudden, Baek 9Dan turned the game for him by capturing black's group on the lower side.

Baek HongSuk 9Dan said before the return match with Kong Jie that I lost without showing my ability, but this time will be different which shows his confidence after won the world championship this year.