Shuhei Uchida

Shuhei Uchida (内田 修平, Uchida Shūhei, born 8 September 1989) is a Japanese professional Go player. A former grade school national champion, Uchida became a professional in 2005.[1] He won his first title, the Shinjin-O, in 2008.[2]

Shuhei Uchida
Full nameShuhei Uchida
Born (1989-09-08) 8 September 1989
Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
ResidenceTokyo, Japan
TeacherMorito Obuchi
Turned pro2005
Rank7 dan
AffiliationNihon Ki-in, Tokyo branch

Early life

Uchida is a pupil of Morito Obuchi. He was the national champion among sixth grade boys and girls. After winning his first title in 2008, Uchida won two Hiroshima-Aluminum Cup titles in 2009 and 2011. He was promoted to 7 dan in 2011 after qualifying for the 37th Meijin.[1]

Promotion record

Rank Year Notes
1 dan 2005
2 dan 2007
3 dan 2009
4 dan 2010
5 dan 2011
6 dan
7 dan 2011 Promoted from 5 to 7 dan for qualifying for the 37th Meijin
8 dan
9 dan

Titles and runners-up

Domestic
TitleWinsRunners-up
Shinjin-O1 (2008)
Hiroshima-Aluminum Cup2 (2009, 2011)
Total30
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gollark: LONG QUIZ TIME!
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References

  1. "Uchida Shuhei". nihonkiin.or.jp. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
  2. "GoGameWorld Title List Detail". gogameworld.com. Retrieved 22 December 2011.


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