A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Premiere:
May 26, 2010
# of Seasons: 1
# of Episodes: 8
Finale:
August 30, 2010
Creators:
Feng Xiao
Original Title:
大国手(系列)
Alternate Titles:
大国手
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
China Movie Channel Programme Centre
Countries:
CN
The story of who was the "Number One in the World" between Qing Dynasty Go masters Fan Xiping and Shi Xiangxia. These two figures, historically known as the "Immortal of Go" and the "Sage of Go," are celebrated as the Li Bai and Du Fu of the Go world. They were renowned across China, Japan, and Korea, and the level of Go skills during the Kangxi and Qianlong eras, represented by them, was a pinnacle in the history of Go development.
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