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Ing Chang-Ki
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Taiwanese millionaire industrialist who learned to play Go when 8 years old, and spent his lifetime promoting the game. Mr Ing died on August 27, 1997 at the age of 84.
- He devised a proper set of rules: the Ing Rules -- simple enough for pre-school age children (except maybe for the ko rules)
- He also devised playing material and donated much of it to Go federations worldwide
- He has proposed to change the name of the game to Goe. Only the tournaments, publications and organizations sponsored by Ing seem to follow this initiative.
- After his death, the Ing foundation continues his work
- The Ing Foundation sponsors a yearly computer Go Championship
- The Ing Foundation sponsors a 4 yearly world championship
- Mr Ing is probably most known for the Ing Prize.
See also the AGA bio of Mr. Ing
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