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Yuki Satoshi

b. 1972

Japanese Go player

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About Yuki Satoshi

Born 1972. Yuki Satoshi is an Argentine go professional.

is a Japanese professional Go player.

Biography Yuki won the NHK Cup in 2010 for the second time in a row, becoming the third player after Eio Sakata and Norimoto Yoda to do so.

He was selected as a representative of the Japanese team at the 16th Asian Games.

In 2010, Yuki reached the final of the 22nd Asian TV Cup. He defeated Chen Yaoye in the first round and followed it by forcing Kang Dongyun into resignation. Yuki then lost to Kong Jie in the final by resignation.

Yuki has represented Japan on the international stage and has beaten several players including Cho Hunhyun, Chang Hao, Gu Li, Lee Sedol and Ma Xiaochun. In November 2010, Yuki won his first major title, the Tengen. He swept title holder Keigo Yamashita in the finals. Yuki's title was the Kansai Ki-in's second major title in 29 years, coming a month after Hideyuki Sakai's Gosei title.

Yuki participated in the RICOH Rengo Championship in 2011. He and his partner Ayumi Suzuki lost to O Meien and Xie Yimin. In April 2011, Yuki reached 1,000 career wins and broke the record for youngest to 1,000 wins by three years (Cho Chikun, 42).

Career record 2006: 40–15 2007: 35–15 2008: 35–17 2009: 40–15 2010: 38–20 2011: 27–20

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Satoshi Yuki, Yūki Satoshi, Satoshi Yūki

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yuki Satoshi?

Japanese Go player

When was Yuki Satoshi born?

Yuki Satoshi was born on 11 February 1972 in Kobe.

What is Yuki Satoshi's occupation?

Yuki Satoshi is a go professional.

What nationality is Yuki Satoshi?

Yuki Satoshi is Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yuki Satoshi

· Wikidata: Q2982437

· DBpedia: Yuki Satoshi

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