Iyama Yuta (W) vs Lee Sedol (B) Clash of the Titans: Beijing - Go Game, ASMR

White: Iyama Yuta 9 dan Black: Lee Sedol 9 dan Date: 2014-08-17 Place: Chang'an Hotel, Beijing, China Event: 26th TV Asia Championship, semi-final Asian TV Cup is the oldest and most prestigious hayago (fast-play, televised) competition in Asia, featuring champions of major national TV cups (NHK, KBS, CCTV). In the 2014 final, Lee Sedol went on to defeat Kono Rin to secure the title. For Iyama, this semi-final loss was especially significant: he had won the 2013 Asian TV Cup but was narrowly defeated here . Opening & Middle Game: The fast-paced TV format encouraged sharp fighting. Lee as Black pursued aggressive patterns, while Iyama sought positional stability. Key Battle: Lee launched a daring invasion and reduced White’s influence. He managed to cut off White’s stones and maintain pressure. Endgame: Lee maintained lead through precise play. Iyama fought with ko threats and territorial gains but couldn’t close the gap. Lee Sedol won the 2014 Asian TV Cup final on August 19, defeating Kono Rin. Iyama Yuta continued to dominate in Japan but was narrowly edged out in this fast-paced continental matchup. The game highlighted the contrast between Lee’s bold aggression and Iyama’s positional precision—distinctive traits of top East Asian Go masters.