Shoji Hashimoto

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Shoji Hashimoto
Name Shoji Hashimoto
Kanji 橋本昌二
Born April 18, 1935
Birthplace Japan Hyogo, Japan
Residence Japan Osaka, Japan
Teacher Hashimoto Kunisaburo
Rank 9 dan
Affiliation Kansai Ki-in


Shoji Hashimoto (橋本昌二 born April 18, 1935) is a professional Go player.

[edit] Biography

Hashimoto turned pro in 1947 when he was just 12. It'd take him only 11 years to reach 9p. He learned Go from his father Hashimoto Kunisaburo and his disciples include Takahara Shuji, Moriyama Naoki, Oda Hiromitsu, Okahashi Hirotada, and Hayashi Kozo. He is a part of the Kansai-Kiin.

[edit] Titles & Runner-Up's

Title Years Won
Japan Judan 1974
Japan Oza 1959, 1981
Japan NHK Cup 1980, 1985
Japan Hayago Championship 1974
Japan Kansai Ki-in Championship 1967 - 1969, 1970 - 1974, 1978, 1979, 1988, 1990
Title Years Lost
Japan Judan 1975, 1979, 1981
Japan Oza 1967, 1982
Japan NHK Cup 1968, 1973
Japan Kakusei 1982, 1989
Japan Hayago Championship 1973