Honinbo Chihaku
Japanese Go player
About Honinbo Chihaku
Lived 1710 – 1733 (aged 22–23). Honinbo Chihaku was a Japanese go player.
Hon'inbō Chihaku (本因坊知伯, 1710–1733) was a Japanese professional go player, and sixth head of the Hon'inbō house.
He was a nephew of Hon'inbō Dōchi. He died young, before an official heir had been appointed.
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1722 against Inoue Insetsu Inseki (B with three stones, won) 1723 against Hayashi Bonkyu (B with two stones, jigo) 1725 against Hayashi Incho (B with two stones, W), against Inoue Yuseki (B, lost) 1726 against Inoue Insetsu Inseki (B, jigo) 1727 against Yasui Senkaku, (B, jigo) 1728 against Hayashi Incho, (B, won) 1730 against Inoue Shunseki (W, lost) 1731 against Inoue Shunseki, (B, won) 1733 against Inoue Shunseki (W, lost)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Honinbo Chihaku?
Japanese Go player
When was Honinbo Chihaku born?
Honinbo Chihaku was born in 1710 in Japan.
When did Honinbo Chihaku die?
Honinbo Chihaku died in 1733 in Japan.
What was Honinbo Chihaku's occupation?
Honinbo Chihaku was a go player.
What nationality was Honinbo Chihaku?
Honinbo Chihaku was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Honinbo Chihaku. https://biography.guide/honinbo-chihaku/
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