Nakamura Shinya
Japanese Go player
About Nakamura Shinya
Born 1973. Nakamura Shinya is a Japanese go professional.
is a professional Go player.
Biography Nakamura became a professional in 1991. He reached 8 dan in 2001, and is currently 9 dan. Nakamura was taught by Yorimoto Yamashita. In 1996, Nakamura lost in the Shinjin-O final to future Honinbō Shinji Takao. Two years later, in 1998, he won his first and only title, the 13th NEC Shun-Ei.
His daughter Sumire Nakamura is also a professional Go player.
Titles and runners-up Title Years Held Defunct 1 NEC Shun-Ei 1998
Title Years Lost Current 1 Shinjin-O 1996
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Who is Nakamura Shinya?
Japanese Go player
When was Nakamura Shinya born?
Nakamura Shinya was born on 10 April 1973 in Osaka.
What is Nakamura Shinya's occupation?
Nakamura Shinya is a go professional.
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Nakamura Shinya is Japanese.
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