Korean Go Association Abolishes Controversial Cumulative Foul Rule

The Korean Go Association has announced the cancellation of the "cumulative foul direct loss" rule, a decision made in response to the controversy surrounding the recent LG Cup World Go Championship final. This rule had previously led to Chinese Go player Ke Jie being penalized and ultimately losing the match. The decision to cancel the rule was made at the first meeting of the KGA's Operations Committee, held on February 3 in Seoul.

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During the LG Cup final, held from January 20 to 23, Ke Jie was first penalized for not placing his stones in the designated box, resulting in a loss in the second game. In the deciding third game, Ke Jie was again accused of violating the rules and was penalized, leading to his withdrawal from the match and the declaration of his opponent, Bae Seong-ho, as the winner. The KGA's previous rule stated that if a player failed to place their stones in the designated box, they would be penalized two points for the first offense, and any subsequent offenses would result in an automatic loss.

The cancellation of the rule is seen as a positive step towards promoting fair play and ensuring the smooth conduct of international Go tournaments. The move is expected to help restore trust and cooperation between the KGA and the Chinese Go Association, and to contribute to the development of unified rules for international competitions. The KGA will inform the Chinese Go Association of this decision and engage in consultations to ensure the smooth conduct of upcoming international tournaments, including the Nongshim Shin Ramyun Cup World Go Strongest Tournament.

直播吧
Mon Feb 03 18:54:19 +0800 2025
此前柯洁被判负!#韩国棋院取消累计犯规直接判负规则#2025年第一届韩国棋院运营委员会会议3日在首尔举行。在此次会议上,韩国棋院运营委员会针对在第29届LG杯世界围棋棋王战决赛中引发争议的“提子保管规定”等盘外规则做出变更决定,取消“累计犯规将直接判负”的相关规定。此前,韩国棋院方面的规定为:如果提子没有放在棋盒盖内,首次将判罚两目,再犯将直接判负。1月20日-23日进行的世界围棋大赛LG杯决赛,柯洁首盘战胜韩国选手卞相壹,在22日进行的第二盘比赛中,柯洁2次犯规被判负,双方战成1比1平。23日进行的决胜局较量中,裁判再次中途介入,认为柯洁犯规,柯洁和中国棋协认为裁判中断时机不当,影响比赛正常进行,棋手受到裁判过度干扰,裁判坚持判定柯洁犯规要罚两目,柯洁提出重赛,最终韩国棋院不接受重赛,柯洁选择退赛。卞相壹以0胜1负的成绩夺得LG杯冠军和3亿韩元奖金。#韩国棋院决定变更争议规则#Post picture
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Ke Jie had expressed his disappointment and frustration with the original penalty, stating that it was "a huge spiritual trauma" and that he felt he had been treated unfairly. The Chinese Go Association had also protested the penalty, arguing that the rules were unclear and that the punishment was excessive. Bae Seong-ho, the winner of the LG Cup, had also stated that he did not know about the rule and did not think it was necessary, as it did not affect the outcome of the game.

舜哥说球sean
Mon Feb 03 20:15:41 +0800 2025
去年的围棋比赛,韩国围棋的整体式的溃败。去年的三星杯,中国棋手包揽四强。四年一届的应氏杯,韩国棋手也无人进入四强。接下来的农心杯,韩国也只能靠申真谞一个人独撑。图3所示,现在世界围棋等积分前30人,只有3个韩国选手,朴廷桓和卡子哥的年龄还都不小了。韩国围棋除了小申之外,真的已经后继无人了。韩国围棋如果没有申真谞,未来几年就是距离二流水平已经不远了。申真谞虽然叫真虚,但是他是真厉害。韩国棋院和中国棋院不同,中国棋院是体育总局掌管的单位,是吃国家财政的。韩国棋院是纯纯的市场行为,韩国棋手的成绩不好,签不了棋手,棋手拿不到奖金上供,上不了综艺上供,那韩国棋院可以直接黄了。这次他们搞盘外招,就是说明他们已经输不起了,这是一个已经预谋已久的阴谋。在过去这些年,中国围棋和韩国围棋关系极好。韩国围棋曾经的两任掌门人李昌镐和李世石,都和中国围棋有着千丝万缕的联系。李昌镐的亲弟弟李英镐早年学习汉语,随后又多次到中国精进汉语,是名副其实的中国通。对其他中国棋手甚至中国记者而言,李昌镐沉默寡言,很难接近。而李英镐则是有求必应,谦和有礼,深受大家的喜欢。李英镐后来娶了中国妻子,并且加入了中国国籍。李英镐加入中国国籍后,和另外一位李九段合作,担任了李世石围棋学苑董事长。在去年年初李英镐去世前,李英镐也曾经邀请了李昌镐、李世石两位韩国围棋最重磅级的棋手到学校交流、授课,感染和鼓励了很多学棋少年(图4)。相信在这次事件后,两国的围棋交流将会减少很多,以后韩国棋手想来中国挣钱真的很难了。#韩国棋院取消累计犯规直接判负规则##韩国棋院变更争议规则并告知中方##韩国棋院针对争议规则做出变更#Post picture

The Chinese Chess Association and netizens have reacted differently to the Korean Chess Institute's decision. Some people believe that the decision is a way for the Korean Chess Institute to placate and delay the Chinese Go community, while others think it is a positive step that can improve the relationship between the two countries' Go communities. The Korean Chess Institute stated that the decision to cancel the rule of "accumulated fouls leading to direct defeat" is intended to ensure the smooth holding of upcoming international tournaments.

越之
Mon Feb 03 20:05:21 +0800 2025
#韩国棋院取消累计犯规直接判负规则##韩国棋院变更争议规则并告知中方#看了下韩国方面的报道。1,取消了两次违反棋子管理就直接判负的规则。2,没有提及未来是否会犯规一次,还罚两目。3,拒绝中国要求重赛。4,中央日报说LG杯决赛是失败的,韩国也有棋手认为这一规定过于严酷。5,韩国棋院事务总长梁宰豪表示,一直在和中国方面沟通,不能因为这件事情导致两国围棋关系恶化,或者国际大赛出现差池。为了能够在未来的国际围棋比赛中实行大家都接受的统一规则而努力。6,对于中国认为比赛决赛中裁判出现重大失误,要求对裁判进行处罚的问题,韩国棋院没有进行讨论。Post picture
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The future of the Korean Go Institute's decision may have a significant impact on the relationship between the two countries' Go communities. With the overall decline of Korean Go, Korean players' performance in international competitions has also been poor. The Korean Go Institute may face increased pressure and challenges. At the same time, the Chinese Go community also needs to reassess its relationship and cooperation with the Korean Go community. The cancellation of the "cumulative foul directly loses" rule may lead to a reduction in exchanges and cooperation between the two countries' Go communities.

舜哥说球sean
Mon Feb 03 20:15:41 +0800 2025
去年的围棋比赛,韩国围棋的整体式的溃败。去年的三星杯,中国棋手包揽四强。四年一届的应氏杯,韩国棋手也无人进入四强。接下来的农心杯,韩国也只能靠申真谞一个人独撑。图3所示,现在世界围棋等积分前30人,只有3个韩国选手,朴廷桓和卡子哥的年龄还都不小了。韩国围棋除了小申之外,真的已经后继无人了。韩国围棋如果没有申真谞,未来几年就是距离二流水平已经不远了。申真谞虽然叫真虚,但是他是真厉害。韩国棋院和中国棋院不同,中国棋院是体育总局掌管的单位,是吃国家财政的。韩国棋院是纯纯的市场行为,韩国棋手的成绩不好,签不了棋手,棋手拿不到奖金上供,上不了综艺上供,那韩国棋院可以直接黄了。这次他们搞盘外招,就是说明他们已经输不起了,这是一个已经预谋已久的阴谋。在过去这些年,中国围棋和韩国围棋关系极好。韩国围棋曾经的两任掌门人李昌镐和李世石,都和中国围棋有着千丝万缕的联系。李昌镐的亲弟弟李英镐早年学习汉语,随后又多次到中国精进汉语,是名副其实的中国通。对其他中国棋手甚至中国记者而言,李昌镐沉默寡言,很难接近。而李英镐则是有求必应,谦和有礼,深受大家的喜欢。李英镐后来娶了中国妻子,并且加入了中国国籍。李英镐加入中国国籍后,和另外一位李九段合作,担任了李世石围棋学苑董事长。在去年年初李英镐去世前,李英镐也曾经邀请了李昌镐、李世石两位韩国围棋最重磅级的棋手到学校交流、授课,感染和鼓励了很多学棋少年(图4)。相信在这次事件后,两国的围棋交流将会减少很多,以后韩国棋手想来中国挣钱真的很难了。#韩国棋院取消累计犯规直接判负规则##韩国棋院变更争议规则并告知中方##韩国棋院针对争议规则做出变更#Post picture

The Korean Go Institute's decision to cancel the rule may also lead to changes in the rules of international Go competitions. The Institute has stated that it will communicate with the Chinese Go Association and other countries to establish unified rules for future international competitions. This may lead to a more standardized and fair competition environment, but it may also create new challenges and tensions between the different Go communities. Overall, the future of the Korean Go Institute's decision and its impact on the Go communities of the two countries remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain - the cancellation of the "cumulative foul directly loses" rule marks a significant turning point in the history of Korean Go and its relationship with the Chinese Go community.

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