Kim Eun-ji's 6-game winning streak leads women's team to second straight Jjigyeok Ocean Cup title

Kim Eun-ji, a 9-dan professional Go player, has achieved a remarkable six-game winning streak, propelling her team to victory in the 20th Jjigyeok Ocean Cup. This marks the second consecutive year the women's team has clinched the championship, solidifying their dominance in the tournament.

Kim's decisive performance in the final match against Park Young-hoon, a 9-dan player from the men's team, secured the win for her team. Her streak began against Han Ju-young of the rookie team and continued through victories against several top players from both the men's and rookie teams. This consistent performance ensured the women's team secured the title even before their strongest player, Choi Jeong, had to play.

Following her victory, Kim expressed her satisfaction, noting the increased difficulty this year with the addition of a rookie team. She credited her teammates for their strong performances and felt less pressure knowing Choi Jeong was available as a backup. The consecutive championships highlight the strength and depth of the women's Go team.

The Jjigyeok Ocean Cup, established in 2007, expanded this year to a three-team format, including men's, women's, and rookie teams, with each team comprising 10 players. The tournament offers a significant prize of 120 million won, with bonuses for consecutive wins. The time controls for the matches are based on a Fisher system, providing each player with 20 minutes plus 30 seconds per move.

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This year, with the addition of the rookie team, it felt even more difficult to win the championship. The players who competed before me performed well, and since Choi Jeong was still available, I was able to play comfortably. I am happy to have secured the championship for the second year in a row.