Go players

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A list of well-known champion players of the game of go along with some promising youngsters and amateurs:

  • Honinbo Dosaku (本因坊道策, 1645 - 1702) 9p, was one of the greatest players of the Edo period, and the first Japanese go saint; an important influence on go theory.
  • Honinbo Shusaku (本因坊秀策, 1829 - 1862) 9p, was one of the greatest players of castle go during the 19th century "golden age" of go, and the player most recommended to apprentice professionals to study.
  • Honinbo Shuei (本因坊秀栄, 1854 - 1907) 9p, was the 17th and again 19th head of the Honinbo house. Very active and innovative in the 1890s.
  • Honinbo Shusai (本因坊秀哉, 1874 - 1940) 9p, was the last inheritor of "Honinbo" title, and founder of the Nihon Ki-in.
  • Hashimoto Utaro (橋本宇太郎, 1907 - 1994) 9p, was the founder of the Kansai Ki-in.
  • Kitani Minoru (木谷実, 1909-1975) 9p, was a great friend and rival to Go Seigen. Go and Kitani were the vanguard of the Shin-fuseki or "New Opening", a great advance in go theory. Most prolific teacher ever. Pupils include Masao Kato, Ishida Yoshio, Otake Hideo, Kim In, Cho Chikun, Takemiya Masaki and Kobayashi Koichi.
  • Shimamura Toshihiro (島村俊廣, 1912 - 1991) 9p. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-in.
  • Miyashita Hidehiro (1913 - 1976) 9p. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-in.
  • Handa Dogen (半田道玄, 1914 - 1974) 9p. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-In.
  • Go Seigen (呉清源, Wu Qingyuan in Chinese, born 1914) 9p, is considered by many the greatest player of the 20th century. He had a superb match play record, before the current era dominated by annual titles.
  • Takagawa Kaku (高川格, 1915 - 1986) 9p, one of the greatest players of the 50's.
  • Fujisawa Hosai (藤沢朋斎, 1919 - 1993) 9p, one of the greatest players of the 60's.
  • Sakata Eio (坂田栄男, born 1920) 9p, his nicknames include "Razor Sakata", the "Master of myoushu" (brilliant move). He was the former longtime holder of most championship titles with 64.
  • Kubouchi Shuchi (窪内 秀知, born 1920) 9p. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-in.
  • Sakai Toshio (1920 - 1983) 6p. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-in.
  • Sato Sunao (1924 - 2004) 9p.
  • Fujisawa Hideyuki (藤沢秀行, born 1925) 9p, is Honorary Kisei after winning the Kisei 6 times in a row.
  • Miyamoto Naoki (born 1934) 9p. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-in.
  • Hashimoto Shoji (僑本昌二, born 1935) 9p. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-In.
  • Koyama Yasuo (1937 - 2000) 9p.
  • Kang Cheol-min (1939 - 2002) 8p.
  • Tono Hiroaki (born 1939) 9p. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-in.
  • Kudo Norio (工藤紀夫, born 1940) 9p, current President for the International Go Federation. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Rin Kaiho (林海峰, born 1942) 9p, was one of Go Seigen's students. Known for winning many titles at a young age. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Kim In (김인, 金寅, born 1943) 9p, was one of Korea's best Go players before Cho-Hunhyeon became a professional. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Hane Yasumasa (羽根泰正, born 1944) 9p, father of Hane Naoki.
  • Chen Zude (陈祖德, born 1944) 9p, is a Chinese Go player who was active during the 60's and 70's. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Honda Kunihisa (born 1945) 9p.
  • Masao Kato (加藤正夫, 1947 - 2004) 9p, was the master of the attacking style, who passed away on December 30, 2004.
  • Ha Chanseok (born 1948) 8p.
  • Ishida Yoshio (石田芳夫, born 1948) 9p, is the youngest ever Honinbo winner and one of the strongest players of the 1970s. TV commentator. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Miyazawa Goro (宮沢吾朗, born 1949) 9p.
  • Awaji Shuzo (淡路修三, born 1949) 9p, famous for his Go school. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Jimmy Cha (born 1951) 4p.
  • Takemiya Masaki (武宮正樹, born 1951) 9p, is famous for his 'cosmic style', aiming for territory in the center of the board rather than the sides. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Kobayashi Koichi (小林光一, born 1952) 9p, has the third most titles in Japan with 57. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Nie Weiping (聂卫平, born 1952) 9p, was one of the world's top players from the 1980s. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Cho Hunhyun (조훈현, 曺薰鉉, born 1953) 9p, is perhaps the second strongest player in the world, after his former pupil Lee Changho. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Cho Chikun (조치훈 ; 趙治勳, Cho Chihun in Korean, born 1956) 9p, is among the best players of the late 20th century - passed Sakata in late 2002 for most titles in Japan with 66. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Seo Bongsoo (born 1957) 9p, was Cho Hunhyun's biggest rival in the 80's. Known for his excessive list of runner up titles. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Yamashiro Hiroshi (山城宏, born 1958) 9p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • O Rissei (王立誠, born 1958) 9p, one of the first Taiwanese Go players to become a professional in Japan. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Kataoka Satoshi (片岡聡, born 1958) 9p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Kobayashi Satoru (小林覚, born 1959) 9p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Liu Xiaoguang (刘晓, born 1960) 9p. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • O Meien (王銘琬, born 1961) 9p, famous for his "Meien-isms", a special way of opening a game. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Cao Dayuan (曹韩, born 1962) 9p. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Rui Naiwei (芮乃伟, born 1963) 9p, First woman to attain rank of 9-dan. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Michael Redmond (born 1963) 9p, is the first non-Asian (American) to attain rank of 9-dan. TV commentator for the Japanese network NHK. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Ma Xiaochun (马晓春, born 1964) 9p, is one of the top players in China from late 1990s. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Yoda Norimoto (依田紀基, born 1966) 9p, has one of the best track records in international tournaments for Japan. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Yoo Changhyuk (유창혁 ; 劉昌赫, born 1966) 9p, is considered the third strongest in the world. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Imamura Toshiya (今村俊也, born 1966) 9p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Feng Yun (丰云, born 1966) 9p, Second woman ever attain rank of 9-dan. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Yu Bin (俞斌, born 1967) 9p, currently holds the Qisheng, Qiwang, and New Sports Cup. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Komatsu Hideki (小松英樹, born 1967) 9p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Aoki Kikuyo (青木, born 1968) 8p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Hans Pietsch (1968 - 2003) 6p, was unfortunately murdered in 2003. Known for spreading Go around the world.
  • Mimura Tomoyasu (三村智保, born 1969) 9p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Morita Michihiro (森田道博, born 1970) 9p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Cho Sonjin (조선진, born 1970) 9p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Ryu Shikun (류시훈, 柳時熏, born 1971) 9p, one of the better Korean players in Japan. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Yamada Kimio (山田規三生, born 1972) 9p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Yuki Satoshi (結城聡, born 1972) 9p, the third youngest player to become a professional, and second youngest professional for the Kansai Ki-in. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-In.
  • Catalin Taranu (born 1973) 5p, is one of Romania's best players and a pro in Japan. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Yukari Umezawa (梅澤由香里, Umezawa Yukari, born 1973) 5p, is the Go player who supervised the production of the manga Hikaru no Go. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Shao Weigang (邵孙维刚, born 1973) 9p. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Yi Chang-ho (이창호 ; 李昌鎬, Yi Chang-ho (also written as Lee Changho), born 1975) 9p, is generally considered the strongest player in the world. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Chang Hao (常昊, born 1976) 9p, is arguably the best Chinese Go player today. In 2005 he made a total income of $500,000. Ranked 9th in China. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Zhou Heyang (周鹤洋, born 1976) 9p, is currently one of China's best Go players. Ranked 3rd in China. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Takao Shinji (高尾紳路, born 1976) 9p, is the current Honinbo. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Hane Naoki (羽根直樹, born 1976) 9p, a player known for his slow play. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Luo Xihe (罗洗河, born 1977) 9p, is the current Samsung Cup holder. Ranked 6th in China. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Wang Lei (王磊, born 1977) 8p, is the current Xinan Wang. Ranked 7th in China. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Mizokami Tomochika (溝上知親, born 1977) 7p, is one of the best players in his age group. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Yamashita Keigo (山下敬吾, born 1978) 9p, has a spectacular and innovative style harking back to shinfuseki. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Kim Shushun (김수준, 金秀俊, born 1979) 6p, is one of Cho Chikun's disciples. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • An Choyoung (born 1979) 9p. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • So Yokoku (蘇耀国, born 1979) 8p. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-in.
  • Alexandre Dinerchtein (born 1980) 1p, is the first ever Russian professional Go player. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Mok Jin-seok (목진석, 睦鎭碩, born 1980) 9p. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Zhou Junxun (周中华崇, born 1980) 9p, is Taiwan's best player. Affiliate of the Taiwan Qiyuan
  • Cho U (張栩, Zhang Xu in Chinese, born 1980 in Taiwan) 9p, is one of the world's best Go players today. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Kono Rin (河野臨, born 1981) 8p, is one of Kobayashi Koichi's best students, who recently won his first title, the Tengen. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Cho Hanseung (born 1982) 8p. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Kong Jie (港捷, born 1982) 7p.
  • Qiu Jun (邱峻, born 1982) 7p, one of the best young Chinese players today. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Tang Li (唐莉, born 1982) 1p, is one of the best young woman Go players today. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Hu Yaoyu (胡耀宇, born 1982) 8p, is the current Yongda Cup holder. Ranked 4th in China. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Gu Li (古力, born 1983) 7p, is currently one of China's best players. Ranked Number 1 in China. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Lee Sedol (이세돌; 李世石, born 1983) 9p, is one of the world's best players and one of the youngest ever 9d pro's. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Seto Taiki (瀬戸大樹, born 1984) 6p, is a strong young player. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-in.
  • Xie He (谢赫, born 1984) 5p. Ranked 5th in China. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Liu Xing (刘星, born 1984) 6p, is the current CCTV Cup holder. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Wang Xi (王十一, born 1984) 5p, is the current Liguang Cup holder. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Choi Cheol-han (최철한, 崔哲澣, born 1985) 9p, is one of the youngest 9p's ever. Ranked Number 1 in South Korea.
  • Park Young-Hoon (박영훈 [朴永訓] born 1985) 9p, is a young and up-and-coming Korean go professional. He has already reached 9 dan after only 5 years. He is the youngest Korean 9p ever. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Song Tae Kon (송태곤, 宋泰坤, born 1986) 7p, is part of the "New Wave" of Korean Go pros. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Ko Geuntae (고근태, 高根台, born 1987) 3p, is a promising Korean professional. He recently won his first title, the Chunwon. Affiliate of the Hanguk Kiwon.
  • Ko Iso (黄翊祖, born 1987) 7p, a promising Go player. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Iyama Yuta (井山裕太, born 1988) 7p, is a young, very strong player much like Chen Yaoye. Became the youngest title holder ever. Affiliate of the Nihon Ki-In.
  • Chen Yaoye (陳耀燁, born 1989) 5p, is one of the best Go players in his age group and in the whole of China. Ranked 14th in China. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Li Zhe (李宫, born 1989) 4p, is the current Xinren Wang. Affiliate of the Zhongguo Qiyuan.
  • Murakawa Daisuke (村川大介, born 1990) 3p, is the youngest Kansai Ki-in pro ever. Affiliate of the Kansai Ki-in
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