Atsushi Tsuruyama

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Atsushi Tsuruyama
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Full name Atsushi Tsuruyama
Kanji 鶴山淳志
Kana ツルヤマアツシ
Date of birth July 31, 1981 (1981-07-31) (age 26)
Place of birth Flag of Japan Kumamoto, Japan
Residence Flag of Japan Japan
Teacher Cho Chikun
Turned pro 1999
Rank 6 dan
Affiliation Nihon Ki-in

Atsushi Tsuruyama (鶴山淳志 Tsuruyama Atsushi?, born August 31, 1981 in Kumamoto, Japan) is a professional Go player.

[edit] Biography

Atsushi turned professional in 1999 and was promoted to 2 dan in the same year. In 2004, Atsushi was awarded a prize for having the highest winning percentage among Japanese professionals. His record was 27 wins and 9 losses, totaling to a 75% win ratio. In the same year he reached his 200th career win.[1] Atsushi participated in the 10th Samsung Cup in 2005 as a Japan representative.[2]

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Nihon Ki-in profile (Japanese)