Shimamura Toshihiro
Japanese Go player
About Shimamura Toshihiro
Lived 1912 – 1991 (aged 79). Shimamura Toshihiro was a Japanese go professional.
was a professional Go player.
Biography Shimamura reached 9 dan in 1960. He was a teacher to many players including Hane Yasumasa, Yamashiro Hiroshi, Nakano Hironari, Imamura Yoshiaki, Shimamura Michiro, Shigeno Yuki, and Matsumoto Nayoko.
Titles and runners-up DomesticTitle Wins Runners-up Honinbo 2 (1955, 1956) Oza 1 (1957) 1 (1955) Tengen 1 (1977) NHK Cup 1 (1954) Okan 8 (1957, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1974, 1975) 3 (1967, 1969, 1976) Asahi Top Position 1 (1958) Igo Senshuken 1 (1965) Total 12 7
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shimamura Toshihiro?
Japanese Go player (1912-1991)
When was Shimamura Toshihiro born?
Shimamura Toshihiro was born on 18 April 1912 in Suzuka.
When did Shimamura Toshihiro die?
Shimamura Toshihiro died on 21 June 1991.
What was Shimamura Toshihiro's occupation?
Shimamura Toshihiro was a go professional.
What nationality was Shimamura Toshihiro?
Shimamura Toshihiro was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Shimamura Toshihiro
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