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 | |
Place of birth | Kumamoto, Japan | |
Residence | 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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[edit] External links
Nihon Ki-in profile (Japanese)