Around 800 observers held their breath in anticipation watching a fantastic showdown between two well-known Tygem all-star 9d players, 코브라더스 and hua.  For those that don't recall, 코브라더스 9d is known to be Kim Sung-Ryong 9d, a popular BadukTV commentator and Batoo enthusiast from Korea.  Even if you don't know Korean, and you happen to be watching BadukTV, if you see a guy energetically yelling about the last hidden stone played, you've probably stumbled across Kim Sung-Ryong.  Kim Sung-Ryong is also known for having an active role in the popular King's Baduk Academy.

Hua 9d also holds his ground as a fabulous player, with breakfast stating that he's probably one of the best 20 players on the Tygem server.  Some believe hua 9d to be on the younger side - or at least having a preference twoard manga - due to his having had a One Piece avatar in the past (which he no longer has).  Hua 9d often overcomes his opponents enough to make appearances in a number of Tygem tournaments and news articles.

The battles start soon and continue throughout the course of the game, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats (and the betting wagers for each side to oscillate!) until the very end of this half-point game!

Statistics

hua 9d

Last 20 games: 13-7

Overall record: 1305-888

Record as 9d: 1246-876

Ranking points: 37769

코브라더스 9d

Last 20 games: 15-5

Overall record: 510-214

Record as 9d: 19-6

Ranking points: 38664