Xie Yimin

   

謝 依旻 Nihon Ki-in pro from Taiwan, born 1989. Student of Ko Mosei.

Became shodan in 2004 at age 14 years 4 months. Xie was the youngest ever female pro in Japan. 3 dan in 2006.

2006: Runner up in 3rd Nakano Cup (under-20 tournament), losing to Iyama Yuta (Japan's biggest male prodigy, 6 months her senior) in the final. Defeated Konishi Kazuko (8p) on Christmas Day to win the 8th Female Strongest Tournament (女流最強位), becoming Japan's youngest ever woman's title holder at the age of 17 years and 1 month.

2007: Through to the semifinals in the 10th Female Kisei.

(alternate spelling: [ext] Shei Imin)


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