Chang Hao (Go player)

Chang Hao
常昊
Full nameChang Hao
Born (1976-11-07) November 7, 1976
Shanghai, China
ResidenceShanghai, China
TeacherYang Yilun
Turned pro1986
Rank9 dan
AffiliationZhongguo Qiyuan
Chang Hao
Medal record
Representing  China
Asian Games
2010 GuangzhouMen's Team
Chang Hao
Traditional Chinese常昊
Simplified Chinese常昊
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinCháng Hào

Chang Hao (Chinese: 常昊; pinyin: Cháng Hào; born November 7, 1976, in Shanghai) is a professional Go player. He is a 9 dan Go player from China. He is China's best player of the 1990s and one of the best in the world. Growing up he was a prodigy in China, he has won many titles, including three international champions. He is the best friend of Lee Chang-ho, whom he most recently defeated in the final of the 7th Chunlan Cup. Some of his hobbies include playing football, swimming, and traveling. He is married to Zhang Xuan, who is also a Go player.