Lian Xiao wins the RICOH Cup(Xinxiu)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Lian Xiao(3d) defeated Li Haojie(3d) by resignation in the final game of the 4th RICOH Cup(Xinxiu). Lian Xiao is a 15 year old Chinese professional player who was promoted to 1 dan in 2007 and 3 dan in 2009. Sensei’s Library gives the following information on the RICOH Cup(Xinxiu):
Xinxiu, which means “New Talent”, is a Chinese Tournament for youth players, currently sponsored by Ricoh. From 1998 until 2001, a tournament under the same name was sponsored by NEC. Prizes are 30,000 Yuan [ca. 4,400 USD] for the winner and 10,000 for the runner-up
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