Chinese Weiqi Association Rejects LG Cup Result Amid Controversy Over Player Disqualification
The Chinese Weiqi Association has made a shocking announcement, refusing to accept the result of the third game in the 29th LG Cup World Weiqi Championship. This decision has sent shockwaves through the Weiqi community, with many questioning the fairness of the tournament. At the center of the controversy is Chinese player Ke Jie, who was disqualified in the final match due to a technicality. According to the new rules introduced by the Korean Weiqi Association, players are required to place their stones on the lid of their stone box after making a move. Ke Jie, who is accustomed to placing his stones on the side, was penalized for not following this rule, leading to his disqualification. The Chinese Weiqi Association has released a statement, arguing that the judge's interruption of the game was untimely and affected the normal progression of the match, and that the player was excessively interfered with by the judge, making it impossible for him to continue the game.
