Yasumasa Hane

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Yasumasa Hane
Name Hane Yasumasa
Kanji 羽根泰正
Born June 25, 1944
Birthplace Japan Mie, Japan
Residence Japan Aichi, Japan
Teacher Shimamura Toshihiro
Rank 9 dan
Affiliation Nihon Ki-in


Yasumasa Hane (羽根泰正, born June 25, 1944) is a professional Go player.

[edit] Biography

Yasumasa Hane was one of the best players in the Nagoya branch of the Nihon-Kiin during his peak. He is probably better known for being the father of the current Kisei holder, Naoki Hane. He was also known as to being a major contributor in the development of the Chinese fuseki. He was taught Go by Shimamura Toshihiro, and currently teaches his son, Naoki, along with Asano Yasuko and Aoba Kaori.

[edit] Titles & Runner-Up's

Title Years Held
Current 5
Japan Oza 1990
Japan Okan 1972, 1978, 1983, 1992
Title Years Lost
Current 12
Japan Oza 1989, 1991
Japan Okan 1974, 1975, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995
Defunct 1
Japan Shin-Ei 1973


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