🏆 Cho Myung Woo – The Rising King of Precision
- Carom World
- Nov 12
- 2 min read
Cho Myung Woo sealed another masterclass performance on home turf, claiming the 2025 Korea World Cup title — a run that showcased consistency, control, and raw offensive firepower.
After years of being the young challenger in the elite circuit, Cho has fully grown into his champion phase, proving he’s not just a prodigy anymore — he’s the man to beat.
His World Cup run was a statement — taking down giants like Marco Zanetti, Eddy Merckx, with fearless shot-making and a killer average that left even veterans gasping.
This win marks his 2nd World Cup victory in 2025, highlighting a season defined by maturity and tactical balance.
📊 Stats Breakdown – Year-over-Year Performance
Metric | 2024 | 2025 |
Average | 1.814 | 1.905 |
Points per Game | 40.05 | 41.80 |
Points Against/Game | 33.97 | 32.89 |
Attack–Defense Gap | 6.08 | 8.91 |
Total Games | 39 | 35 |
Wins | 25 | 26 |
Losses | 14 | 9 |
Cho improved across nearly every metric — higher scoring rate, tighter defense, and better control in late innings. His attack–defense gap (+8.91) shows he’s no longer winning by bursts; he’s dominating matches steadily.
🎯 Big Wins at the Korea World Cup
Round | Opponent | Score | Average |
Last 16 | V.L. Dao | 50–33 | 1.515 |
Last 8 | W.Y. Choi | 50–29 | 1.724 |
Semi-Final | E. Merckx | 50–21 | 2.380 |
Final | M. Zanetti | 50–25 | 2.000 |
Against Merckx, Cho’s 2.380 average was the highlight — pure control, almost robotic precision. His closing stretch versus Zanetti was all momentum; every inning looked like a highlight reel.
📈 ELO Performance Trajectory
The ELO charts paint the story of a player whose form curve is sharply rising:
2025 graph: steady climb through Belgium and Korea, ending with a spike back
above 1850, signaling regained momentum after mid-season dip in Vietnam.
Cho Myung Woo ELO points 2019–2025 trend: a long-term climb from 1200 to the 1850+ tier — a six-year evolution from promising rookie to certified elite.
His Power Curve (expected ELO) now aligns tightly with his actual ELO — meaning Cho is no longer “overperforming” unpredictably. He’s now exactly where his numbers say he should be: a top-tier, stable world champion.
Cho Myung Woo’s second title of 2025 was built on:
Ruthless efficiency against top-ranked veterans.
A consistent upward statistical trend.
Improved defensive response rates under pressure.
The Korean ace has become the complete package — tactical calm, offensive flair.
He didn’t just win in Korea — he owned it.
The message was clear: the next era of 3-cushion billiards belongs to Cho Myung Woo.
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