About Yasuharu Ōyama
Lived 1923 – 1992 (aged 69). Yasuharu Ōyama was a Japanese professional shogi player and chess player.
Yasuharu Ōyama (大山 康晴 Ōyama Yasuharu, March 13, 1923 - July 26, 1992 ) was a professional shogi player, 15th Lifetime Meijin He studied shogi under .
Ōyama had a strong interest in other kinds of boardgames, including go, mahjong, chess, chu shogi and xiangqi. He founded the Japan Xiangqi Association in 1973 and served as its president.
Honours Medal with Purple Ribbon (1979) Kikuchi Kan Prize (1987) Person of Cultural Merit (1990) Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd class, Gold and Silver Star (1992) Senior Fourth Rank (1992)
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Who was Yasuharu Ōyama?
Japanese shogi player (1923-1992)
When was Yasuharu Ōyama born?
Yasuharu Ōyama was born on 13 March 1923 in Kurashiki.
When did Yasuharu Ōyama die?
Yasuharu Ōyama died on 26 July 1992 in National Cancer Center Hospital East.
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Yasuharu Ōyama was a professional shogi player and chess player.
What nationality was Yasuharu Ōyama?
Yasuharu Ōyama was Japanese.
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