Yasumasa Hane
Japanese Go player
About Yasumasa Hane
Born 1944. Yasumasa Hane is a Japanese go professional.
is a professional Go player.
Hane was one of the best players in the Nagoya branch of the Nihon Ki-in during his peak. He is probably better known for being the father of the former Kisei holder, Naoki Hane. He was also known as a major contributor in the development of Chinese fuseki. He was taught Go by Shimamura Toshihiro, and currently teaches his son, Naoki, along with Asano Yasuko and Kaori Aoba.
Titles & runners-up Title Years Held Current 5 Oza 1990 Okan 1972, 1978, 1983, 1992
Title Years Lost Current 12 Oza 1989, 1991 Okan 1974, 1975, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995 Defunct 1 Shin-Ei 1973
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Who is Yasumasa Hane?
Japanese Go player
When was Yasumasa Hane born?
Yasumasa Hane was born on 25 June 1944 in Mie Prefecture.
What is Yasumasa Hane's occupation?
Yasumasa Hane is a go professional.
What nationality is Yasumasa Hane?
Yasumasa Hane is Japanese.
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