Kang Yootaek (born 26 November 1991) is a

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9 dan

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. He was ranked #13 (as of April 2011) in the official rating system of the

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(the Hanguk Kiwon).

Biography

Kang started to play Go at the age of 7. He is a member of the

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Dail Baduk School. He became professional in 2007 by winning the Korean

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league. He is ranked 9-dan.

Titles and runners-up

References

External links

Hanguk Kiwon official profile

Sensei's Library page
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kang, Yoo-taek 1991 births Living people South Korean Go players