Wang Ming-wan
| Wang Ming-wan | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Wang Ming-wan |
| Chinese | Trad. 王銘琬 Simp. 王铭琬 |
| Pinyin | Wáng Míngwǎn |
| Born | November 22, 1961 Tainan, Taiwan |
| Residence |  Tokyo, Japan |
| Turned pro | 1977 |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in; Tokyo branch |
Wang Ming-wan (simplified Chinese: 王铭琬; traditional Chinese: 王銘琬; pinyin: Wáng Míngwǎn; born November 22, 1961), also known as O Meien, is a professional Go player.
Biography
Wang was born in Tainan, Taiwan. He is known for his quick fuseki and fighting ability. He became a pro in 1977, two years after moving to Japan. He advanced to 9 dan in 1992.
Titles and runners-up
| Title | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Current | 4 |
| Honinbo | 2000, 2001 |
| Oza | 2002 |
| Daiwa Cup | 2007 |
| Defunct | 2 |
| NEC Shun-Ei | 1989, 1991 |
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Current | 5 |
| Honinbo | 2002 |
| Oza | 2003 |
| Shinjin-O | 1987 |
| NHK Cup | 1991 |
| Ryusei | 2002 |
| Defunct | 2 |
| NEC Shun-Ei | 1986, 1987 |
External links
- GoBase Profile
- Nihon Ki-in Profile (Japanese)