Recently, a shocking violation occurred in the Chinese Go community. The Chinese Go Association imposed severe punishments on 19-year-old professional chess player Qin Siyue for cheating in the game. This incident not only caused a huge blow to Qin Siyue's personal career, but also triggered a profound reflection on fair competition and moral norms in the Go community.
The incident occurred in the ninth round of the women's group of the National Go Championship on December 15, 2024. Qin Siyue was found by the referee carrying a mobile phone during the game. After further investigation, it was confirmed that she used the AI program on her phone to cheat during the game. The stadium surveillance video, the testimony of the referee and other chess players all confirm the authenticity of this behavior. What is even more disappointing is that Qin Siyue tried to conceal the facts when under investigation, and the circumstances were extremely serious.
The Chinese Go Association attached great importance to this incident and quickly took severe penalties. According to the "Discipline and Penalty Regulations of the Chinese Go Association", the association decided to revoke Qin Siyue's professional rank and cancel all her results in the 2024 National Go Championship. In addition, Qin Siyue was also prohibited from participating in all Go events and activities organized or authorized by the Chinese Go Association and its member units, and the ban lasted for up to 8 years. This punishment is not only a personal punishment for Qin Siyue, but also a maintenance of the principle of fair competition in the Go world.
Qin Siyue's career was originally full of hope. She was promoted to the second stage of career in June 2023 and led her team to the Huarui Education Cup National Go Championship (Team) Championship in 2022. However, the cheating incident completely destroyed her career prospects and also sounded a wake-up call for other young chess players. As a sport that emphasizes both intelligence and morality, any form of cheating is unacceptable.
Go is not only a competitive sport, but also a cultural heritage. It emphasizes fair competition, integrity and ethics, values that are important cornerstones for the Go sport to last for thousands of years. Through this incident, the Chinese Go Association reiterated its zero-tolerance attitude towards cheating, aiming to maintain the purity and fairness of the Go sports. In the future, the association will continue to be committed to promoting the healthy development of Go and ensuring that every player can show their talents in a fair environment.
This incident also brought profound lessons to the Go community. Whether professional chess players or amateurs, they should take Qin Siyue's case as a warning, adhere to professional ethics, and respect the rules of the competition. Only in this way can Go, an ancient and elegant sport, continue to attract more young people to participate in the future and bring new vitality and vitality.