Wang Xiangyun
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王湘云 (wang2 xiang1 yun2, wᮧ xiāng y?hinese professional female 1 dan (b. 7 November 1989). Became 1 dan in 2005 after winning the Chinese Individual Championship (Women's Section) after 4 years of failing to become a pro through the annual rank promotion competition. After winning 8 of her 9 games at the Chinese Individual Championship, she was promoted automatically to professional status.
Her first professional game, ever, was a win over Shinkai Hiroko by 4.5 points in the 4th Cheongkwanjang Cup. In this competition she obtained 5 consecutive wins.