Akira Ishida (Go)

Infobox Go player
playername=Akira Ishida


fullname=Akira Ishida
kanji=石田彰
dateofbirth=birth date and age|1949|5|23
cityofbirth= Tokyo
countryofbirth=Japan
residence=flagicon|Japan Tokyo, Japan
teacher=Fukuda Masayoshi
turnedpro=1966
rank=9 dan
affiliation=Nihon Ki-in

nihongo|Akira Ishida|石田彰|"Ishida Akira"|extra=born May 23, 1949 in Tokyo, Japan is a professional Go player.

Biography

Ishida was a student of Fukuda Masayoshi when he became an insei. 8 years after becoming an insei, Ishida became a pro in 1966. He was promoted fast, reaching 9 dan in 1982. In 1972, he won the Oteai's top section, and later went onto winning two straight Shinjin-O titles in 1978 and 1979. Two years later, he won another title, the Shin-Ei. He won the "Best Technique Award" from Kido on three occasions. He currently resides in Tokyo, Japan.

Promotion record

Promotion record
1 dan
1966

2 dan
1967

3 dan
1968

4 dan
1970

5 dan
1971

6 dan
1973

7 dan
1975

8 dan
1979

9 dan
1982

Titles