From Dangi Pei 9 dan to Dinghao E's upset victory to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance's victory 'Only one step'
Nov 20, 2024
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In the first round of the final round of the '2024 Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance World Baduk Masters' held at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Global Campus in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do on the 20th, Dang Yi-pei 9th dan was defeated by Dinghao 9th dan in 211 moves.
Dang Yifei gave the lead by committing a mistake (black 57) to Ding Hao's Ng Su-tajin (white 56), but later succeeded in turning the tables by showing his unique ability to shake the board.
Dinghao, the defending champion, was given a red flag for his second consecutive bid with the loss.
The second round of the third round of the finals will be held on the 21st. If Dinghao wins the second round, the final round will be held on the 22nd to determine the winner. All the matches in the final will be broadcast live on Go TV.
Meanwhile, Korea has won 14 times, China has won 12 times, and Japan has won twice in the Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Cup, which has been held 28 times so far. The prize money is 300 million won and the runner-up prize money is 100 million won. The time limit is given five times of one minute count per two hours.
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