15-17 December, Kong Jie and Qiu Jun plays in 14th final of Samsung Cup. Samsung Cup is sponsored by Korean Company, so it’s pity that no Korean play in the final. Last year Kong Jie also play in the final but lost to Lee Sedol 2-0.
2-5 November semifinal of 14 Samsung Cup was held in Gwangju, Korea. 14th Samsung semifinal was played in system of three games match between Kong Jie 9p vs Gu Li 9p and Qiu Jun 8p vs Lee Changho 9p. Unexpectedly in both matches the biggest stars lost to the less known baduk masters.
19, 21 January Lee Sedol 9p was playing with Kong Jie 7p in final of 13th Samsung Cup. Before final Kong Jie result against Lee Sedol was really bad (8 loss and 1 win). In poll on this blog visitor vote for Lee Sedol (12 to 1). Lee Sedol won final with perfect score 2-0. I was sure that Lee Sedol will win this title , but i hope that Kong Jie could fight more.