Satoshi Yuki
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Satoshi Yuki | ||
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Full name | Satoshi Yuki | |
Kanji | 結城聡 | |
Date of birth | February 11, 1972 | |
Place of birth | Hyōgo, Japan | |
Residence | Kobe, Japan | |
Teacher | Sato Sunao | |
Turned pro | 1984 | |
Rank | 9 dan | |
Affiliation | Kansai Ki-in |
Satoshi Yuki (結城聡 Yuki Satoshi?, born February 11, 1972) is a Japanese professional Go player.
[edit] Biography
Yuki was a promising player growing up. He turned pro when he was only 12, and was promoted to 9 dan in only 10 years. He plays for the Kansai Ki-in. In 2005, he challenged Hane Naoki for the Kisei title, but just lost out in the final game. He's beaten some of Japan's best players, such as Cho U, Hane Naoki, Rin Kaiho, and Mimura Tomoyasu. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to mount many titles, but has come very close.
[edit] Titles & runners-up
Title | Years Held |
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Current | 6 |
Ryusei | 2005 |
Shinjin-O | 1993 |
Kansai Ki-in Championship | 1996, 2004, 2006, 2007 |
Defunct | 3 |
Kakusei | 2003 |
Hayago Championship | 1995 |
JAL Super Hayago Championship | 2003 |
Total | 9 |
Title | Years Lost |
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Current | 8 |
Kisei | 2005 |
Gosei | 1997, 2002, 2005 |
Ryusei | 2006, 2007 |
NHK Cup | 2007 |
Shinjin-O | 1990 |
Defunct | 1 |
Hayago Championship | 1991 |
Total | 9 |
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