Shoji Hashimoto (橋本 昌二, Hashimoto Shōji, April 18, 1935 – December 2, 2009[1]) was a professional Go player.[2][3]
| Shoji Hashimoto | |
|---|---|
 Shoji Hashimoto in 1954 | |
| Full name | Shoji Hashimoto |
| Kanji | 橋本昌二 |
| Born | April 18, 1935 Hyōgo, Japan |
| Died | December 2, 2009 (aged 74) |
| Residence |  Osaka, Japan |
| Teacher | Kunisaburo Hashimoto |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Kansai Ki-in |
Biography edit
Hashimoto turned pro in 1947 when he was just 12.[2][3] It took him only 11 years to reach 9p.[2][3] He learned Go from his father Hashimoto Kunisaburō and his disciples include Takahara Shūji, Moriyama Naoki, Oda Hiromitsu, Okahashi Hirotada, and Hayashi Kōzō. He was a member of the Kansai Ki-in.[2][3]
Titles & runners-up edit
| Title | Years Won |
|---|---|
| Judan
|
1974 |
| Oza
|
1959, 1981 |
| NHK Cup
|
1980, 1985 |
| Hayago Championship
|
1974 |
| Kansai Ki-in Championship
|
1967–1969, 1970–1974, 1978, 1979, 1988, 1990 |
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Judan
|
1975, 1979, 1981 |
| Oza
|
1967, 1982 |
| NHK Cup
|
1968, 1973 |
| Kakusei
|
1982, 1989 |
| Hayago Championship
|
1973 |
References edit
- ^ "囲碁棋士九段・元関西棋院理事長、橋本昌二さん死去", Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese), 2009-12-04, archived from the original on 2017-05-23
- ^ a b c d Hashimoto Shoji at Sensei's Library
- ^ a b c d Hashimoto Shoji at GoBase
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