Utaro Hashimoto
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| Utaro Hashimoto | ||
| Name | Utaro Hashimoto | |
| Kanji | 橋本宇太郎 | |
| Born | February 27, 1907 | |
| Died | July 24, 1994 | |
| Birthplace |  Osaka, Japan |
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| Teacher | Segoe Kensaku | |
| Rank | 9 dan | |
Utaro Hashimoto (橋本宇太郎 February 27, 1907 - July 24, 1994) was a professional Go player.
[edit] Biography
Hashimoto became a pro in 1922 when he was 15. He would win the Honinbo 3 times before finally reaching 9p in 1954. He founded the Kansai Ki-in in 1950.
[edit] Titles and runner-ups
| Title | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Current | 13 |
| Honinbo |
1943, 1950, 1951 |
| Judan |
1962, 1971 |
| Oza |
1953, 1955, 1956 |
| NHK Cup |
1956, 1963 |
| KK Championship |
1968, 1969, 1980 |
| Defunct | 1 |
| Hayago Championship |
1970 |
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Current | 8 |
| Kisei |
1977 |
| Honinbo |
1945, 1952 |
| Judan |
1963, 1972 |
| Oza |
1971, 1972 |
| NHK Cup |
1962 |
| Defunct | 1 |
| Hayago Championship |
1971 |
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