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Lee Young-gu

b. 1987

South Korean go player

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About Lee Young-gu

Born 1987. Lee Young-gu is a South Korean go professional.

Lee Younggu (born 23 August 1987) is a Korean professional Go player.

An Younggil describes Younggu's style as very normal with few weak spots.

Promotion record

Career record 2006: 52 wins, 25 losses 2007: 70 wins, 33 losses 2008: 40 wins, 20 losses 2009: 32 wins, 20 losses 2010: 36 wins, 16 losses 2011: 27 wins, 8 losses

Titles and runners-up + DomesticTitle Wins Runners-upPrices Information Cup 1 (2011) 1 (2007)Wangwi 1 (2006)BC Card Cup 2 (2003, 2004)SK Gas Cup 1 (2006)Osram Cup 1 (2005)New Pro King 2 (2003, 2004) Total 1 8

Korean Baduk League Season Team Place Record2007 Team Yeongnam Ilbo (Captain) 1st place 8–5 2008 Team Hangame (Captain) 7th place 8–6 2009 Team Hangame Runners-up 12–5 2010 Team Hangame Runners-up 13–4 2011 Team Hangame (Captain) TBD 1–2

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Important facts

Born
23 August 1987, South Korea
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Go professional
Nationality
South Korea
Education
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Also known as
Lee Younggu, Lee Yeong-kyu, Lee Yeongkyu

People in Lee Young-gu's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of An Younggil
An Younggil
b. 1980
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lee Young-gu?

South Korean go player

When was Lee Young-gu born?

Lee Young-gu was born on 23 August 1987 in South Korea.

What is Lee Young-gu's occupation?

Lee Young-gu is a go professional.

What nationality is Lee Young-gu?

Lee Young-gu is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lee Young-gu

· Wikidata: Q493322

· DBpedia: Lee Young-gu

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