Xie He

谢赫 (Xiè​ Hè​, b. 1984) Chinese pro, 2 dan in 1997, 4 dan in 2000, 5 dan in 2002, 6 dan in 2005, 7 dan in 2007, 9 dan in 2012. At the end of April 2006, he was #3 in the Chinese pro ratings. At the end of August 2006, he advanced to #2, just behind Gu Li. As of December 2011, Xie ranked #1 in China (sharing the place with Tan Xiao).

Titles won:

• 20th CCTV
• 35th National Go Individual Championship
• 1st Bawang
• 5th Liguang
• 3rd Quzhou-Lanke Cup (the richest Chinese tournament, in 2010).

In 2003, reached the semi-final of the 8th Samsung Cup by defeating Yi Chae-ung, Ch'oe Ch'eol-han and Yi Ch'ang-ho, where he was defeated by Pak Yeong-hun 2-0.

In 2006, reached the semi-final of the 6th Chunlan Cup by defeating Ch'oe Ch'eol-han, Hane Naoki and Yi Se-tol, where he was defeated by Gu Li.

In 2008, 2012 and 2013 won the China weiqi League, as member of the Team Chongqing.

In 2010 Xie was the top winner Chinese professional, winning 69 games (97 played, with the best average of 71.13%)

valerio: Xie He was also #3, behind Gu Li and Chang Hao in the 2008-04-30 ranking and in the 2008-08-31 ranking. See also Chinese rankings in 2008 (italian):  http://valeriosampieri.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!9A59FBB933BD0668!505.entry

Links

Interview: http://gogame.info/samples.html?id=30
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Pictures

lee changho xie he nongshim cup 2012 (Image credit: Foxwq.com)