Honinbo Genjo
Japanese Go player
About Honinbo Genjo
Lived 1775 – 1832 (aged 56–57). Honinbo Genjo was a Japanese go player.
Honinbō Genjō (本因坊元丈; 1775–1832) was a professional Go player.
Biography Genjō was the eleventh Hon'inbō. His rival and great friend was Yasui Chitoku, who had advanced to 8 dan at the same time as Genjō. Both were at the level of Meijin strength, but their respect for each other was so great, neither took the Meijin post, since there could only be one Meijin.
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Who was Honinbo Genjo?
Japanese Go player
When was Honinbo Genjo born?
Honinbo Genjo was born in 1775 in Japan.
When did Honinbo Genjo die?
Honinbo Genjo died in 1832 in Japan.
What was Honinbo Genjo's occupation?
Honinbo Genjo was a go player.
What nationality was Honinbo Genjo?
Honinbo Genjo was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Honinbo Genjo. https://biography.guide/honinbo-genjo/
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