Jiro Akiyama
Japanese Go player
About Jiro Akiyama
Born 1977. Jiro Akiyama is a Japanese go professional.
is a Japanese professional Go player.
Biography Akiyama became a professional in 1992 at the age of 14. He was taught by Yasuro Kikuchi. 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.
Promotion record
Past runners-up Title Years Lost Defunct 1 NEC Shun-Ei 2002
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jiro Akiyama?
Japanese Go player
When was Jiro Akiyama born?
Jiro Akiyama was born on 23 November 1977 in Setagaya.
What is Jiro Akiyama's occupation?
Jiro Akiyama is a go professional.
What nationality is Jiro Akiyama?
Jiro Akiyama is Japanese.
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