Hiroshi Yamashiro
Japanese Go player
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Hiroshi Yamashiro (山城宏, Yamashiro Hiroshi; born August 12, 1958) is a professional Go player.
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| Native name |
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| Full name | Hiroshi Yamashiro |
| Born | August 12, 1958 |
| Sport | |
| Turned pro | 1972 |
| Teacher | Toshihiro Shimamura |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Biography
Yamashiro grew up with Go, as he became a professional in 1972. He eventually joined the Nagoya branch of the Nihon Ki-in. He has challenged for many of Japan's biggest titles, but he has not won any of them. He became a 9 dan in 1985, after winning the Okan, but has not won any other titles.
Titles and runners-up
External links
- GoBase Profile
- Nihon Ki-in Profile (Japanese)