Zhou Ruiyang
Zhou Ruiyang 周睿羊, 18 year old (as of 2008) Chinese professional. Turned professional after winning the 2004 Wanbao Cup, the top amateur tournament in China. Zhou may be unique in that he did not attend a professional Go school or study under a professional player. (see: http://www.go4go.net/v2/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=99&forum=6)
Zhou is currently (October 2005) playing quarter finals of the Chang Ki Cup after defeating Gu Li in the second round (round of eight players).
In the December 2005 Chinese Pro Ratings, his rating placed him 17th among Chinese pros. 3 years later in December 2008, he is ranked #9.
Titles won:
- 2005, Fujitsu Under 15
- 2006, Fujitsu Under 15
- 2007, Xinren Wang
- 2008, Xinren Wang
Chinese Wikipedia article