Seo Bong-soo


Seo Bong-soo is a professional Go player.

Biography

Seo Bong-soo turned professional in 1970. By 1986 he became the 4th ever Korean 9 dan. He was Cho Hunhyun's biggest rival in the 1980s and frequently challenged Cho in major title events. During their career, Seo and Cho played against each other in more than 350 official games, which is a world record. He was a part of the "Gang of Four" of Korean Go in 1990s, the rest being Cho Hunhyun, Lee Chang-ho, and Yoo Changhyuk. He made an amazing run of wins in 1997 during the 5th SBS Cup. He played as fourth captain for Korea, and beat the entire Chinese team, and what was left of the Japanese team by himself.

Titles

Ranks #6-t in total number of titles in Korea.
TitleYears Held
Current5
Wangwi1975, 1980
Guksu1986, 1987
KBS Baduk Wang1983
Defunct16
LG Refined Oil Cup1999
Tong Yang Cup1991
Chaegowi1980
Gukgi1980, 1988, 1992
Kiwang1983, 1988
Myungin1971–1974, 1976, 1978, 1983
International1
Ing Cup1992