Koryo Group Chairman Go Yeong-man Defeats 9-dan Cho Ki-han in a Stunning Upset… The Go World in Shock

An unprecedented upset has rocked the Go world. Go Yeong-man, the 76-year-old Chairman of the Koryo Group and an honorary 6-dan amateur player, defeated 31-year-old professional 9-dan Cho Ki-han in a handicapped match, achieving a stunning victory after 137 moves.

This match was more than just a friendly game. If Chairman Go Yeong-man won, he would be officially recognized as a professional Go player by the Korean Go Association, while 9-dan Cho Ki-han stood to earn a substantial victory bonus of 2 …