Based on the latest information available to the Central and West Asia Office of the Asian Go Federation, a number of distinguished athletes and active members of the Go community have been identified across the Asian continent.

These players, representing various Asian countries, are actively involved in the development, promotion, and practice of Go. Their participation and activities reflect the growing interest in this intellectual sport and the continued expansion of the Asian Go community.

The following ion includes 21 active Go players from different countries across Asia, representing a range of Dan and Kyu levels:

Selected Active Go Players Across Asia

1. Yu Fu – 8 Dan – China
2. Hyo Ka – 7 Dan – Japan
3. Yen Yu Cheng – 7 Dan – Taiwan
4. Yi Han Chen – 6 Dan – Singapore
5. Quynh Anh Ha – 6 Dan – Vietnam
6. Mohammad Arshia Monouchehri – 4 Dan – Iran
7. Hyeonseok Kim – 7 Dan – South Korea
8. Maryam Amidi Mehr – 4 Dan – Iran
9. Nai-San Chan – 6 Dan – Hong Kong
10. Rosha Monouchehri – 2 Dan – Iran
11. Wichrich Karuehawanit – 6 Dan – Thailand
12. In-Hang Sam – 6 Dan – Macau
13. Mendsaikhan Boldbaatar – 1 Kyu – Mongolia
14. Sergey Divissin – 1 Dan – Kazakhstan
15. Nursaid Sharshenov – 1 Dan – Kyrgyzstan
16. Supravat Pal – 1 Kyu – India
17. Wei-Jie Teh – 5 Dan – Malaysia
18. Farzaneh Akbari Piro – 3 Dan – Iran
19. Farnaz Akbari Piro – 2 Dan – Iran
20. Ulas Oren – 6 Dan – Turkey

Commitment to the Development of Go in Asia

The Central and West Asia Office emphasizes the importance of identifying active players, strengthening connections among national Go communities, and creating opportunities for greater international participation and cooperation.

This ion reflects the geographical diversity and active presence of Go players across Asia. It also provides a useful reference for future regional initiatives, international exchanges, and the continued development of Go throughout Central and West Asia.

Central and West Asia Office
Asian Go Federation