KBS Cup
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The KBS Cup is a Go competition.
[edit] Outline
The KBS Cup is sponsored by KBS. From 1980 to 2003, the tournament was named the KBS Baduk Wang, but was recently renamed to the KBS Cup. The main tournament consists of 16 players who compete in a knockout tournament. There is a winner's and a loser's round to decide the challenger. The thinking time is 5 minutes with byo-yomi. The final is a best-of-3 match.
[edit] Past winners
| Player | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Cho Hunhyun | 1980, 1981, 1984 - 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1999 |
| Seo Bongsoo | 1983 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 1988, 1991, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 |
| Yoo Changhyuk | 1995 |
| Mok Jin-seok | 2000 |
| Song Tae Kon | 2003 |
| Lee Sedol | 2006 |
