Qiu Jun
Chinese Go player
About Qiu Jun
Born 1982. Qiu Jun is a Chinese go player.
Qiu Jun (; born August 24, 1982) is a Chinese professional Go player.
Biography Jun started learning Go at the age of 6. He became a professional in 1994. Over the next 3 years, he gained 3 consecutive promotions. He was promoted to 7 dan in 2005 and then reached 8 dan in 2006. In 2009, Jun reached the Samsung Cup Final with a chance to win his first world championship. He lost the Final 0–2 to Kong Jie, and during August 2011 Jun again reached a world championship Final, this time the 23rd Fujitsu Cup Final. By Chinese Special Promotion rules, Jun was raised to the rank of 9-dan, being China's 31st 9-dan player. He subsequently lost the final to Korean rising star Park Junghwan. Jun joins a selection of players who have reached multiple World Championship Finals without victories in any.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Qiu Jun?
Chinese Go player
When was Qiu Jun born?
Qiu Jun was born on 22 August 1982 in Shanghai.
What is Qiu Jun's occupation?
Qiu Jun is a go player.
What nationality is Qiu Jun?
Qiu Jun is Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Qiu Jun (Go player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Qiu Jun. https://biography.guide/qiu-jun-go-player/
MLA: "Qiu Jun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/qiu-jun-go-player/.
Chicago: "Qiu Jun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/qiu-jun-go-player/.
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