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Kong Jie was born on 25 November, 1982 in Beijing, China, is a Chinese professional Go player (born 1982). Discover Kong Jie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
| Popular As |
Kong Jie |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
25 November, 1982 |
| Birthday |
25 November |
| Birthplace |
Beijing, China |
| Nationality |
China
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 41 years old group.
Kong Jie Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Kong Jie height not available right now. We will update Kong Jie's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Kong Jie Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kong Jie worth at the age of 41 years old? Kong Jie’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from China. We have estimated Kong Jie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
professional |
Kong Jie Social Network
Timeline
He followed that with another big win over a red hot Lee Sedol, to win the 23rd Fujitsu Cup.
Kong Jie is China's 29th professional 9-dan, doing so by being runner-up in the 13th Samsung Cup, and entering the finals of the Asian TV Cup for the first time.
Kong Jie (born 25 November 1982) is a Chinese professional Go player.
Within the next few years, with the rise of new 1990s generation professionals and the increased competition at the international level, only Gu Li and Lee Sedol would continue to have high tournament placings in big international tournaments.
Kong Jie turned professional in 1994 at the age of 12.
He was promoted to 7-dan after eight years in 2001.
In 2004 he was sent into the Teda Cup as China's representative against Lee Chang-ho and Yoda Norimoto.
In 2009, Kong Jie achieved a major international breakthrough by winning the Asian TV Cup—defeating Korea's top three players of Lee Sedol, Lee Chang-ho and Kang Dongyun respectively.
His win marked the end of several years of poor personal international results.
In 2010, Kong Jie passed the preliminary rounds of the 14th LG Cup to face former champion Lee Chang-ho in the finals.
Kong won the match 2–0 and also the tournament.
Later in the year, Kong Jie successfully defended his Asian TV Cup, defeating Korea's Lee Chang-ho and Japan's Yuki Satoshi.
He arguably cemented his status as the 2010 world's strongest Go player.
In 2011, Kong overcame compatriot Meng Tailing to again reach the LG Cup Final, but was unable to defend his title against another compatriot, Piao Wenyao, thus allowing the latter to win his first world title and be promoted to 9-dan professional on the merit of winning a world championship.
This was the last international final Kong played in.
Later in the year, Kong Jie followed up by reaching the semi-finals of the 14th Samsung Cup and won the title by defeating his two compatriots Gu Li and Qiu Jun.
During the 15th Samsung Cup, Kong defeated a soon to be wedded Lee Chang-ho before succumbing to Kim Ji-seok in the quarterfinals.
The match, with Kong playing Black, turned out to be a crucial "fight to the death" of both sides' dragons, but Kong miscalculated a combination by Kim on move 150, and on move 202, resigned, thus failing to defend his crown.
Kong Jie is considered to be an expert at life and death problems.
In China he is known as the King of Tsumego (King Kong).
Ranks #7 in total number of titles in China and tied for #6 in total International Majors titles.
Players who have won international go titles in bold.
