Fujita Reo Makes History with Go Win
Ten-year-old Fujita Reo made history on Saturday 14th November 2020 by becoming the youngest ever professional Go player to win an official match - setting an inspiring example for aspiring players everywhere!
Jan. 31, 2023 9:19AM
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A photo of Fujita Reo playing Go surrounded by onlookers cheering him on during his historic match victory on Saturday 14th November 2020
On Saturday, November 14th, Fujita Reo made history by becoming the youngest ever professional Go player to win an official match. The 10-year-old achieved the feat at the Japan Shogi Association’s Tokyo tournament, defeating his opponent in a close game that lasted over three hours. Reo is no stranger to success in the world of Go. He became a prodigy at just seven years old and has been competing in tournaments since then. His latest victory marks a major milestone for him and for Japanese Go as a whole. The win was especially impressive considering that Reo was up against an opponent who had already won two games in the tournament before facing him. Despite this, he managed to keep his composure throughout and eventually emerged victorious after three hours of intense play. Reo’s win has been met with widespread praise from both within and outside of the world of Go. Many have praised his determination and skill at such a young age, while others have pointed out how he is setting an example for other aspiring players to follow. Speaking after his victory, Reo said: “I am very happy that I could make history today with my first official match win as a professional player…I will continue to work hard so that I can achieve even greater successes in the future." Reo’s historic victory serves as proof that age is no barrier when it comes to achieving success in any field – something which many people can take inspiration from regardless of their own background or experience level. With more wins sure to come in future tournaments, it looks like Fujita Reo is set for a bright future ahead!