Japan's youngest pro Go player advances to Wakagoi tourney

Japan's youngest professional Go player Sumire Nakamura, 11, seen in this undated file photo, won three preliminary matches on Sept. 14, 2020, to advance to the Wakagoi Tournament's main stage. It is held for those aged 30 years or younger with the professional rank of seventh dan or lower.

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