Masao Suguichi

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Masao Suguichi

Name	Masao Suguichi
Kanji	杉内雅男
Born	October 20, 1920
Birthplace	Miyazaki, Japan
Residence	Tokyo, Japan
Teacher	Ichiro Inoue
Rank	9 dan
Affiliation	Nihon Ki-in

Masao Suguichi (杉内雅男, born October 20, 1920 in Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional Go player.

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Sugiuchi became a professional in 1941. By 1959, he had reached 9 dan. His nickname is "the God of Go" because of his very serious style. In December 2004, he became the oldest Nihon Ki-in professional to reach 800 career wins. He is married to Sugiuchi Kazuko.