Jiro Akiyama
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
professional Go
player
.
. In 1999, he was promoted to 7 dan. His biggest accomplishment came in 2002 when he was runner-up for the NEC Shun-Ei
title to Shinji Takao
. He currently resides in Tokyo
, Japan
.
Japanese people
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professional Go
Go (board game)
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player
Go players
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Biography
Akiyama became a professional in 1992. He was taught by Yasuro KikuchiYasuro Kikuchi
is an amateur Go player.-Biography:Kikuchi founded the prestigious Ryokusei Academy in 1975, which has become one of the most prolific go schools in Japan. Some of the most famous players to come out of the academy include Kikuyo Aoki , Atsushi Kato, Jiro Akiyama, Tomochika Mizokami , and Keigo...
. In 1999, he was promoted to 7 dan. His biggest accomplishment came in 2002 when he was runner-up for the NEC Shun-Ei
NEC Shun-Ei
The NEC Shun-Ei was a Nihon-Kiin Go competition.-Outline:The NEC Shun-Ei was made for young stars and was sponsored by the NEC Corporation. The winner's purse was 3,000,000 Yen -Winners:...
title to Shinji Takao
Shinji Takao
is a Japanese professional Go player.- Biography :Shinji Takao is one of Japan's best Go players. He turned professional in 1991. He won the Honinbo tournament in 2005 by a half point in the last game...
. He currently resides in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, Japan
Japan
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Promotion Record
Past runners-up
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 1 |
 NEC Shun-EiNEC Shun-Ei The NEC Shun-Ei was a Nihon-Kiin Go competition.-Outline:The NEC Shun-Ei was made for young stars and was sponsored by the NEC Corporation. The winner's purse was 3,000,000 Yen -Winners:... |
2002 |