Fan Yunruo
Chinese Go player
About Fan Yunruo
Lived 1996 – 2020 (aged 24). Fan Yunruo was a Chinese go professional.
Fan Yunruo (, 7 January 1996 – 2 July 2020) was a professional Go player.
Biography In 2016, Fan defeated Lee Sedol in the top 32 of the 21st Samsung Auto Insurance Cup. In this game, he eliminated Shin Jin-seo and Park Junghwan and entered the semi-finals. In 2017, he defeated the 9th dan, the main player of South Korea, Park, and ended the 18th Nongshim Cup.
At about 1 p.m. on 2 July 2020, Fan Yunruo jumped from his home by way of suicide and died. He had been diagnosed with depression during his lifetime.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fan Yunruo?
Chinese Go player
When was Fan Yunruo born?
Fan Yunruo was born on 7 January 1996 in Shanghai.
When did Fan Yunruo die?
Fan Yunruo died on 2 July 2020 in Shanghai.
What was Fan Yunruo's occupation?
Fan Yunruo was a go professional.
What nationality was Fan Yunruo?
Fan Yunruo was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fan Yunruo. https://biography.guide/fan-yunruo/
MLA: "Fan Yunruo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fan-yunruo/.
Chicago: "Fan Yunruo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fan-yunruo/.
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