IBK Cup

The IBK Cup Women's Baduk Masters is a Korean professional ladies' tournament, first held in 2021.

Its namesake sponsor is the Industrial Bank of Korea.

They are played as a sixteen player knockout, with the final played as best of three. For more information, see IBK Cup Women's Baduk Masters, Go to Everyone

In the 4th Edition 2024, the winner Kim Chaeyoung 8p received 30 million won (US$22,400) and a trophy and promotion to 9p, while the runner-up O Yujin 9p received 12 million won (US$13,200) and a trophy.

For the 5th Edn 2025, the prize money was increased greatly to ₩50M (US$35,500) for the winner and ₩20M (US$14,200) for the runner-up. The main tournament starts on 26 May.

The time limit is 40 minutes for each player using the time accumulation method (Fischer method) and 20 seconds of additional time are given.

Winners and Runners-up

4th IBK Cup Women’s Baduk Masters 2024 winner Kim Chaeyoung, promoted to 9p (left) and runner-up O Yujin, 9p (Image credit: m.baduk.or.kr)