23
Jan
Xie He even Nongshim Cup record
In first part of Nongshim Cup Xie He stopped Kim Jiseok from Korea after three straight win. In second stage won 4 next games. With 5 victory he even Nongshim Cup record.
02
Jan
Park Jungwhan – 14th Chunwon
15-23 December 2009, Park Jungwhan 4p and Kim Jiseok 6p played in the final of 14th Chunwon. Chunwon is tournament with specific system. Champion must play all games to defend the title, so it was no surprise that in the final there is no last years finalists(Lee Sedol 9p and Kang Dongyun 9p).
23
Aug
Kim Jiseok Won His First Title
19 August, 2nd game of 5th Prices Information Cup final was played. Kim Jiseok 5p took black stones and beat Lee Changho 9p by one and half point. Kim Jiseok with this victory won his first title with 2-0 score.