Jiro Akiyama

Jiro Akiyama
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Full name Jiro Akiyama
Kanji 秋山次郎
Born November 23, 1977 (1977-11-23) (age 34)
Tokyo, Japan
Residence Tokyo, Japan
Teacher Yasuro Kikuchi
Turned pro 1992
Rank 8 dan
Affiliation Nihon Ki-in

Jiro Akiyama (秋山 次郎 Akiyama Jirō?, born November 23, 1977) is a Japanese professional Go player.[1]

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Biography

Akiyama became a professional in 1992. He was taught by Yasuro Kikuchi. In 1999, he was promoted to 7 dan. His biggest accomplishment came in 2002 when he was runner-up for the NEC Shun-Ei title to Shinji Takao. He currently resides in Tokyo, Japan.

Promotion Record

Rank
Year
Notes
1 dan 1992
2 dan 1992
3 dan
4 dan
5 dan
6 dan
7 dan 1999
8 dan 2006
9 dan

Past runners-up

Title Years Lost
Defunct 1
NEC Shun-Ei 2002

References