Shoji Hashimoto
Japanese Go player
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Shoji Hashimoto (橋本 昌二, Hashimoto Shōji; April 18, 1935 – December 2, 2009[1]) was a professional Go player.[2][3]
Shoji Hashimoto in 1954 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name |
|
| Full name | Shoji Hashimoto |
| Born | April 18, 1935 |
| Died | December 2, 2009 (aged 74) |
| Sport | |
| Teacher | Kunisaburo Hashimoto |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Kansai Ki-in |
Biography
Hashimoto turned pro in 1947 when he was just 12.[2][3] It took him only 11 years to reach 9p.[2][3] He learned Go from his father Hashimoto Kunisaburō and his disciples include Takahara Shūji, Moriyama Naoki, Oda Hiromitsu, Okahashi Hirotada, and Hayashi Kōzō. He was a member of the Kansai Ki-in.[2][3]
Titles & runners-up
| Title | Years Won |
|---|---|
 Judan |
1974 |
| Oza |
1959, 1981 |
| NHK Cup |
1980, 1985 |
| Hayago Championship |
1974 |
| Kansai Ki-in Championship |
1967–1969, 1970–1974, 1978, 1979, 1988, 1990 |
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Judan |
1975, 1979, 1981 |
| Oza |
1967, 1982 |
| NHK Cup |
1968, 1973 |
| Kakusei |
1982, 1989 |
| Hayago Championship |
1973 |
