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

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


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