Tang Weixing: From World Champion to Guizhou’s Ambassador of Go

Tang Weixing: Leading Guizhou Go to New Heights

By Peng Fangrong, Sky Eye News Reporter from Guizhou Daily

Guiyang, Guizhou – At the picturesque Guiyang Chess Academy, nestled on the banks of the Nanming River and just across from the revered Jiaxiu Tower, echoes of intense concentration fill the air. Tang Weixing, the esteemed head coach and reigning world champion of Go, has embarked on another stimulating day of training.

Born with an innate aptitude for the game, Tang Weixing’s journey to greatness began at the tender age of 5. By 6, he had aced the amateur 4-under Go test, and at 7, he relocated to Beijing to further hone his skills. At 13, he entered the professional ranks, and by 17, he had earned a coveted spot on the national team. Tang Weixing’s meteoric rise paved the way for an illustrious career, marked by an impressive tally of 3 world championships.

One of his most memorable triumphs came in 2013, when Tang Weixing faced off against the renowned Korean player, Lee Sedol, a decade his senior, in an electrifying finals. Not only did this seminal match ascertain Tang Weixing’s supremacy in the realm of Chinese Go, but it also became a turning point for the sport itself.

The prestigious 18th Samsung Cup World Go Open Tournament proved to be Tang Weixing’s crowning achievement in 2014. Fueled by relentless dedication and an unwavering focus on his opponents’ strategies, he emerged as the undisputed champion, securing a resounding victory.

Undeterred by setbacks, Tang Weixing tenaciously pursued excellence. In 2016, he found himself vying for the coveted title in the acclaimed 8th Ying’s Cup World Go Championship. This championship, often hailed as the “Go Olympics,” carried immense significance. Despite falling behind early on, Tang Weixing drew inspiration from prior defeats, meticulously analyzed the psychology of esteemed players, and sought solace in the teachings of Wang Yangming’s “Biography and Practice Records.” With renewed determination, he staged a remarkable comeback, overpowering his South Korean adversary, Park Tinghuan, to become the third Chinese player to triumph at the Ying’s Cup.

The year 2019 solidified Tang Weixing’s status as a legend in the Go community, as he clinched another well-deserved title at the 24th Samsung Sanfanqi Cup, thereby cementing his place among the select few to earn the prestigious “Triple Crown.”

Ever since his inaugural world championship victory in 2013, Tang Weixing assumed the mantle of head coach at the Guiyang Chess Academy. However, it was his triumph at the Ying’s Cup in 2016 that bestowed upon him a newfound understanding of Go’s profound essence. Tang Weixing fervently believes that Go is not merely a quest for championships; it is a profound spiritual practice that demands unwavering sincerity. Inspired by this revelation, he embarked on a mission to elevate the status of Guizhou Go.

Thus, in 2017, Tang Weixing initiated the “Wei Xing Cup” Children’s Go Tournament, attracting over 120 young participants. Over the years, this visionary event has garnered significant governmental support, contributing to its resounding success and growth. As a member of the Guiyang Municipal People’s Political Consultative Conference, Tang Weixing has passionately championed the introduction of Go in schools and advocated for the advancement of Go in Guizhou. He fervently aspires to inspire a new generation of Go enthusiasts and foster the continued development of the sport in his beloved hometown.

“By nurturing the Go dreams of young minds and investing in the Go cause in Guizhou, my sincere hope is to both give back to my community and leave an indelible mark on the world of Go,” Tang Weixing ardently expressed.

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Tang Weixing: Take Guizhou Go to the world

Peng Fangrong, Sky Eye News reporter from Guizhou Daily

At 10:00 in the morning, at the Guiyang Chess Academy, located on the banks of the Nanming River in Guiyang and across the bank from the Jiaxiu Tower, a national cultural relics protection unit, there are clear and crisp sounds of chess falling one on one after the other. Tang Weixing came to the Chess Academy and started a new day.

Tang Weixing is the head coach of the chess academy, and he also has a more well-known identity – the world champion of Go.

He learned chess at the age of 5, passed the amateur 4-under Go test at the age of 6, went to Beijing to learn chess at the age of 7, entered the professional ranks at the age of 13, and was selected for the national team at the age of 17 . Since then, Tang Weixing has shown his unique style in various competitions. With extraordinary strength, he has won 3 world championships so far.

In 2013, Tang Weixing reached the final of a world-class competition for the first time, and completed his first personal championship against the famous Korean player Lee Sedol who was 10 years his senior. This competition is of great significance to Chinese Go and Tang Weixing.

The 18th Samsung Cup World Go Open Tournament that Tang Weixing participated in was the last world-class event of the year. He dedicated himself to studying the characteristics of his opponent and finally won the championship in a perfect sexual “blowout”.

In 2014, Tang Weixing, who was shortlisted for the Samsung Cup final for the second time, failed to win again as he wanted, but he did not stop there. He not only studied the chess master’s records, but also analyzed the game status of the top chess players.

In 2016, Tang Weixing reached the finals of the 8th Ying’s Cup World Go Championship. The Ying’s Cup is called the “Go Olympics” and has a huge influence. It seems that the championship is within reach, and Tang Weixing is full of confidence. The game was not easy. Tang Weixing was a little upset when he fell behind from 1 to 2 in the Wufanqi final. After the third game, he walked alone on the Bund in Shanghai, but he was out of tune with the relaxed tourists around him. He only had the game on his mind. He was thinking about the defeat in 2014, the mindset of the best chess players he had analyzed, and Wang Yangming’s “Biography and Practice Records” he had recently read, and he suddenly realized. Throwing off the heavy burden and returning to the game, Tang Weixing won two consecutive games, and finally reversed with a huge advantage. He successfully defeated the South Korean chess player Park Tinghuan and became the third Chinese player to win the Ying’s Cup .

In 2019, Tang Weixing won the championship again in the final round of the 24th Samsung Sanfanqi Cup and entered the list of “Triple Crowns”.

After winning the world championship for the first time in 2013, Tang Weixing has been hired as the head coach of the Guiyang Chess Academy. In 2016, he had a new understanding of Go after winning the Ying’s Cup. “Go is not only about winning the championship, but also a kind of practice. Sincerity is the greatest respect for Go.” Tang Weixing began to think about helping Guizhou Go. In 2017, he established the “Wei Xing Cup” Children’s Go Tournament, which attracted more than 120 children to participate. In the next few years, “Wei Xing Cup” has received the attention and support of the government, and it has been held for four consecutive sessions, and its influence has grown. Tang Weixing, a member of the Guiyang Municipal People’s Political Consultative Conference, also proposed in Guiyang City’s “two sessions” to call for more efforts to introduce Weiqi to campuses and promote the development of Weiqi in Guizhou. “I hope to inspire more children to strengthen their Go dreams, and I also hope that I can give back to my hometown and contribute to the cause of Go in Guizhou.” Tang Weixing said.

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