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Michael Redmond (Michael Sean Redmond) was born on 25 May, 1963 in Santa Barbara, CA, United States, is an American-born professional Go player (born 1963). Discover Michael Redmond'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 60 years old?
| Popular As |
Michael Sean Redmond |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
25 May, 1963 |
| Birthday |
25 May |
| Birthplace |
Santa Barbara, CA, United States |
| Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 60 years old group.
Michael Redmond Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Michael Redmond height not available right now. We will update Michael Redmond's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Michael Redmond's Wife?
His wife is Xian-Xian Niu
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Xian-Xian Niu |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Michael Redmond Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Redmond worth at the age of 60 years old? Michael Redmond’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Japan. We have estimated Michael Redmond'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 |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
Michael Redmond Social Network
Timeline
Michael Sean Redmond (マイケル・レドモンド, born May 25, 1963) is an American-born professional Go player.
He is one of only a few such players, as Go is not as widespread or developed outside of China, South Korea and Japan.
He is the only Westerner to reach the highest grade of 9-dan.
Michael Redmond was born in 1963 in Santa Barbara, California, and began playing Go at age 11.
At 14, he moved to Japan and became an insei (Go apprentice) at the Nihon Ki-in, one of the two major Japanese Go associations.
He was promoted to professional 1 dan at age 18, and 2 dan the same year.
He was promoted to 5 dan in 1985; 8 dan in 1996; and 9 dan in 2000, becoming the first Western Go professional to reach 9 dan.
Redmond has not won any tournament titles but has come close.
He was runner-up in the Shinjin-O, Kisei 7 dan section, and NEC Shun-Ei competitions in the early 1990s.
He was also a quarter-finalist in the Fujitsu Cup and Tong Yang Cup.
Currently, he is a celebrated commentator for the NHK channel.
In 2005, he was voted "Best Commentator" for the NHK channel, over Ishida Yoshio.
In August 2006, he taught at the AGA East Coast Go Camp in Pennsylvania, and attended the 22nd annual US Go Congress in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
He has also attended several other US Go Congresses.
Redmond is married to Xian-Xian Niu, a Chinese 5 dan professional.
They have two daughters, Yumi and Emi.
Redmond and his family are sponsors of many Go activities for children in America, such as the Redmond Cup, an annual tournament for strong youth players.
Niu's elder sister, Lili Niu, is a Chinese 5 dan professional and collaborator of Wu Qing-Yuan (Go Seigen).
Her husband is Xiangqi (Chinese chess) champion Zhao Guo-rong.
Redmond provided the English commentary along with Chris Garlock for the Google DeepMind Challenge Match between Lee Sedol and AlphaGo from March 9 to March 15, 2016.
His commentary was praised in news articles as "vivid" and "illuminating".
