How could Lee Chang-ho triumph over fast players with his slow style? How did he manage his mind control? I am still so curious about it. Lee Chang-ho became the national champion at the age of 14 and world champion at the age of 17.
He set so many records and earned the nickname called "record maker". People who believed that Baduk is only learned from life and philosophy were amazed. People were startled that a 14-year-old could attain the skills of a champion player.
But now, no one says so. Lee Chang-ho has been playing Baduk with his inborn talent just like Mozart in music, and became the world's best player, with amazing concentration and unlimited effort.
He did not only change the history of Baduk but also made today's people wonder and think about, "Is it really right to run this fast?" Lee Chang-ho, who is spotlighted at the end of 20th century, is philosophical in that regard.

- by Bak Chi-moon, Baduk critic