Shoji Hashimoto

Shoji Hashimoto (橋本 昌二, Hashimoto Shōji, April 18, 1935 – December 2, 2009 [1]) was a professional Go player[2][3].

Not to be confused with Utaro Hashimoto.
Shoji Hashimoto
Full nameShoji Hashimoto
Kanji橋本昌二
Born(1935-04-18)April 18, 1935
Hyōgo, Japan
DiedDecember 2, 2009(2009-12-02) (aged 74)
Residence Osaka, Japan
TeacherKunisaburo Hashimoto
Rank9 dan
AffiliationKansai Ki-in

Biography

Hashimoto turned pro in 1947 when he was just 12[2][3]. It took him only 11 years to reach 9p[2][3]. He learned Go from his father Hashimoto Kunisaburō and his disciples include Takahara Shūji, Moriyama Naoki, Oda Hiromitsu, Okahashi Hirotada, and Hayashi Kōzō. He was a member of the Kansai Ki-in[2][3].

Titles & runners-up
TitleYears Won
Judan 1974
Oza 1959, 1981
NHK Cup 1980, 1985
Hayago Championship 1974
Kansai Ki-in Championship 1967–1969, 1970–1974, 1978, 1979, 1988, 1990
TitleYears Lost
Judan 1975, 1979, 1981
Oza 1967, 1982
NHK Cup 1968, 1973
Kakusei 1982, 1989
Hayago Championship 1973
gollark: There is no escape.
gollark: ~s
gollark: I never said I would stop sniping.
gollark: µhahahaha.
gollark: ~play bring me the horizon - obey

References
  2. Hashimoto Shoji at Sensei's Library
  3. Hashimoto Shoji at GoBase


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