Kim In

Kim In (born November 23, 1943) is a professional Go player.

Kim In
Full nameKim In
Hangul김인
Hanja金寅
Born (1943-11-23) November 23, 1943
South Korea
Residence South Korea
TeacherMinoru Kitani[1]
Turned pro1958[2]
Rank9 dan
AffiliationHanguk Kiwon

Biography

Kim In became a professional in 1958 when he was 15.[2] He was a student at the legendary Minoru Kitani school in 1962 and left to return home a year later.[1] He was promoted to 9 dan in 1983, and was the third ever 9 dan in Korea.[2] He was famous for his playing in the 60's and 70's. Currently he is the managing director for the Hanguk Kiwon.

Promotion record

Rank Year Notes
1 dan 1958
2 dan
3 dan
4 dan
5 dan
6 dan
7 dan
8 dan
9 dan 1983

[2]

Titles & runners-up

Ranks #3 in total number of titles in Korea.

TitleYears Held
Current 13
Wangwi 1966–1972
Guksu 1965–1970
Defunct 12
Chaegowi 1967, 1971, 1972
Kiwang 1977
Myungin 1969
Paewang 1964, 1967–1971, 1976

[2]

TitleYears Lost
Current 5
Wangwi 1973, 1975, 1977
Guksu 1961, 1971
Defunct 11
Chaegowi 1961, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1973, 1974
Kiwang 1978
Myungin 1968, 1970
Paewang 1977, 1978

[2]

References

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