Masao Sugiuchi
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Biography
Born in Miyazaki, Japan, in 1920, Sugiuchi became a professional in 1941. By 1959, he had reached 9 dan. His nickname was "the God of Go" (Japanese 碁の神様, Go no Kami-sama)[1] because of his serious style and strait-laced personality. In December 2004, he became the oldest Nihon Ki-in professional to reach 800 career wins. He was married to Kazuko Sugiuchi (née Honda), one of three professional go-playing sisters.
Sugiuchi died in Tokyo on November 21, 2017, at the age of 97.[2]
Runners-up
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Current | 4 |
| Template:Flagicon Honinbo | 1954, 1958 |
| Template:Flagicon Tengen | 1976 |
| Template:Flagicon NHK Cup | 1982 |
References
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