Shinya Nakamura

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Shinya Nakamura
Name Shinya Nakamura
Kanji 仲邑信也
Born April 10, 1973
Birthplace Japan Osaka, Japan
Residence Japan Tokyo, Japan
Teacher Yorimoto Yamashita
Rank 8 dan
Affiliation Nihon Ki-in


Shinya Nakamura (仲邑信也, born April 10, 1973 in Osaka, Japan) is a professional Go player.

[edit] Biography

Nakamura became a professional in 1991. He reached his current rank, 8 dan, in 2001. Nakamura was taught by Yorimoto Yamashita. In 1996, Nakamura lost in the Shinjin-O final to future Honinbo Takao Shinji. Two years later, in 1998, he won his first and only title, the 13th NEC Shun-Ei.

[edit] Past titles & Runner up's

Title Years Held
Defunct 1
Japan NEC Shun-Ei 1998
Title Years Lost
Current 1
Japan Shinjin-O 1996