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5 December 2000

Millennium Polls Index
MILLENNIUM GO POLL

WHO WAS THE PLAYER of the millennium for go?

The Mind Sports Zine wants to find the answers to this question by asking you, the fans, for your opinion. This is your opportunity to make yourself heard and vote for your favorite. Cast your ballot and see how your fellow mind sports enthusiasts voted.

Go Player of the Millennium
	Cho Chikun = Cho Chi-hun (Korea/Japan; 1956 ~ ) Currently the number one player in Japan. Considered one of the great prodigies in the history of the game. At one time, held the top 4 Japanese titles simultaneously.
	Cho Hun-hyeon (Korea; 1953 ~ ) His style has been described as: "Master of technique & quick, fighting jabs leading to a knockout."
	Fan Xiping (China; 1709-?) One of the greatest players China has produced.
	Go Seigen = Wu Qingyuan (China/Japan; 1914 ~ ) Believed by some to have been the best player of the 20th century.
	Honinbo Dosaku (Japan; 1645-1702) One of the strongest players in the history of the game. The 4th Honinbo & the first Kisei. It is estimated he was almost 2 stones stronger than his nearest rivals.
	Honinbo Shusai (Japan; 1874-1940) Never lost an important game, and was dubbed the "Invincible Meijin." Participated in the establishment of the Nihon Kiin. Trained many famous students.
	Honinbo Shusaku (Japan; 1829-1862) Considered by some as the greatest player who ever lived. He had complete mastery of the strategic principles & the practical techniques of the game.
	Huang Longshi (China; 1651-?) One of the most accomplished & praised Go champions of all time.
	Sakata Eio (Japan; 1920- ) Most prolific title winner in Japan (64), record holder of longest winning streak (29) and best ever annual winning percentage (93.8% in 1964).
	Yi Ch'ang-ho = Lee Chang-ho (Korea; 1975 ~ ) Considered by many to be the current best player in the world.
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