최철한 [崔哲澣], (b. 12 March 1985) Korean pro, 9 dan in 2004.
His page at Baduk Kiwon.
Promotion History:
Won Kuksu (see also Kuksu) title in 2004 by defeating Yi Ch'ang-ho (3:2).
Won Kiseong (see also Kiseong) title in 2004 by defeating Yi Ch'ang-ho (3:1).
Won Ch'eonweon title in 2003 by defeating Weon Seong-chin.
24.04.2004: Ch'eol-han won Yi Ch'ang-ho in the third round of ING Cup.
Two of his wins in the Kiseong used a quite unconventional fighting fuseki that has been very effective against Yi Ch'ang-ho, see e.g.
final game of Kiseong 2004. The same fuseki was also used by
Mok Chin-seok in his win against
Yi Ch'ang-ho in the 2004 LG cup finals, and by himself again against Yi Ch'ang-ho in the third round of 2004 ING Cup. The fuseki starts like this (Yi Ch'ang-ho holds white):