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Michiyoshi Yamada

1933 – 1970

Japanese Shogi player

Professional shogi player
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About Michiyoshi Yamada

Lived 1933 – 1970 (aged 36). Michiyoshi Yamada was a Japanese professional shogi player.

was a Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 8-dan and was awarded the rank of 9-dan after his death.

Early life

Yamada was born on December 11, 1933, in Nagoya, Aichi.

Promotion history

Kanai's promotion history is as follows: He was a challenger for the Meijin and Ōshō titles both against Ōyama in 1965.

He won a total of 9 non-title tournaments during his career.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Professional shogi player

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Michiyoshi Yamada's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Michiyoshi Yamada?

Japanese Shogi player

When was Michiyoshi Yamada born?

Michiyoshi Yamada was born on 11 December 1933 in Nagoya.

When did Michiyoshi Yamada die?

Michiyoshi Yamada died on 18 June 1970.

What was Michiyoshi Yamada's occupation?

Michiyoshi Yamada was a professional shogi player.

What nationality was Michiyoshi Yamada?

Michiyoshi Yamada was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michiyoshi Yamada

· Wikidata: Q11470687

· DBpedia: Michiyoshi Yamada

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