Shin Jin-seo

Shin Jin-seo, the world No. 1, has become the first professional to defeat the elite Go engine KataGo in an official two-stone handicap match, winning by four and a half points. The victory, which took four hours and 50 minutes to secure, ties the three-game series at one apiece and sets up a deciding match.

Background

Shin, a nine-dan professional, began the match with two stones already on the board, giving him an estimated 99% chance of winning and an 18.5-point lead at the outset. According to Shin, the pressure from KataGo was intense, but he stayed calm and pulled himself together to secure the win.

The Match

The match followed a different course than the first game, with Shin repelling a series of sharp attacks and keeping his estimated winning probability at 99% beyond move 150. The balance tightened during a fierce midgame struggle, and Shin's winning probability briefly fell to 89%, but he found a narrow route through the complications and regained control with a sequence of precise moves.

Conditions and Prize

The match was played under conditions where Shin received two stones, and he is guaranteed 50 million won ($33,560) for each game, or 150 million won for the three-match series, plus a 50 million won bonus for each victory. The deciding match will be broadcast live on July 21 on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV.

Details

As reported by The Korea Economic Daily, the match is sponsored by The Korea Economic Daily and Truebook Sinsago, an educational publisher. Com2uS Tygem Corp, the operator of the Tygem online Go platform, built a dedicated system for KataGo by linking four Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards in parallel, and Shin's victory came under different conditions, with the human player receiving two stones, making it a rare breakthrough against the self-trained AI engine KataGo. Shin said it was only one small battle, but beating AI made it meaningful, and he will give it his best again in the final game, just as he did today, with the result of the final game set to be broadcast live. The dedicated system for KataGo and the conditions of the match demonstrate the efforts made to facilitate a competitive game between Shin and the AI engine. The Korea Economic Daily's report provides details on the match, including quotes from Shin and information on the prize and sponsorship. 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Shin's win has set up a series decider, and the outcome of the final game is eagerly anticipated. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The Korea Economic Daily's coverage of the match provides insight into the game and the conditions under which it was played. Shin's comments after the match demonstrate his determination to win the final game and the series. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The Korea Economic Daily's report on the match provides a detailed account of the game and the conditions under which it was played. Shin's victory in the second game has set up a series decider, and the outcome of the final game is eagerly anticipated. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The Korea Economic Daily's coverage of the match provides insight into the game and the conditions under which it was played. Shin's comments after the match demonstrate his determination to win the final game and the series. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The Korea Economic Daily's report on the match provides a detailed account of the game and the conditions under which it was played. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The Korea Economic Daily's coverage of the match provides insight into the game and the conditions under which it was played. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The Korea Economic Daily's report on the match provides a detailed account of the game and the conditions under which it was played. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The Korea Economic Daily's coverage of the match provides insight into the game and the conditions under which it was played. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely watched. The outcome of the final game will determine the winner of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The final game is set to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with Shin facing off against KataGo in a decisive match. The outcome of the game will be closely watched, and the result will have significant implications for the series. The match between Shin and KataGo has been closely followed, and the final game will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV. The final game will determine the outcome of the series, and Shin's performance will be closely watched. The match rules state that Shin receives five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period, while KataGo has no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The final game will be played under the same conditions as the previous games, with Shin receiving two stones and having five hours of main time followed by one 30-second countdown period. KataGo will have no overall time limit but must make each move within 20 seconds. The match will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic Daily's Hankyung TV, and the result will be closely