Seto Taiki
Japanese Go player
About Seto Taiki
Born 1984. Seto Taiki is a Japanese go professional.
is a Kansai Ki-in professional Go player.
Biography Seto became a professional player in 2000 for the Kansai Ki-in. In his first 5 years at the Kansai Ki-in, he had a spectacular record in the Oteai with 51 wins and just 3 losses through 2005. In 2000, he scored 12 wins and 0 losses. In 2001, he also scored 12 wins and 0 losses. In 2002 he finally lost his first Oteai match with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss. In 2002 his record was 8 wins and 2 losses. In the final year of the Oteai, his record was 8 wins and 0 losses. This amounted his Oteai career record to a 94.4% winning percentage. His run was stopped after the Oteai was replaced with a similar system used by the Nihon Ki-in of promotion through title winning. He won the Nagai award in 2000, along with an award for his run of wins.
He was promoted to 9 dan on the 9th January 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Seto Taiki?
Japanese Go player
When was Seto Taiki born?
Seto Taiki was born on 27 March 1984 in Mie Prefecture.
What is Seto Taiki's occupation?
Seto Taiki is a go professional.
What nationality is Seto Taiki?
Seto Taiki is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Seto Taiki. https://biography.guide/seto-taiki/
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