Utaro Hashimoto
Japanese Go player
About Utaro Hashimoto
Lived 1907 – 1994 (aged 87). Utaro Hashimoto was a Japanese go professional.
was a 9-dan professional Go player.
Biography Hashimoto became a pro in 1922 when he was 15. He won the Honinbō 3 times before finally reaching 9p in 1954.
Titles and runners-up DomesticTitle Wins Runners-up Kisei 1 (1977) Honinbo 3 (1943, 1950, 1951) 2 (1945, 1952) Judan 2 (1962, 1971) 2 (1963, 1972) Oza 3 (1953, 1955, 1956) 2 (1971, 1972) NHK Cup 2 (1956, 1963) 1 (1962) Kansai Ki-in Championship 3 (1968, 1969, 1980) Hayago Championship 1 (1970) 1 (1971) Asahi Pro Best Ten 1 (1970) Total 15 9
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Utaro Hashimoto?
Japanese Go player (1907–1994)
When was Utaro Hashimoto born?
Utaro Hashimoto was born on 27 February 1907 in Osaka.
When did Utaro Hashimoto die?
Utaro Hashimoto died on 24 July 1994 in Japan.
What was Utaro Hashimoto's occupation?
Utaro Hashimoto was a go professional.
What nationality was Utaro Hashimoto?
Utaro Hashimoto was Japanese.
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