Kunio Ishii (石井邦生, Ishii Kunio, born October 20, 1941 in Fukuoka, Japan) is a professional Go player.
| Kunio Ishii | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kunio Ishii |
| Kanji | 石井邦生 |
| Born | October 20, 1941 Fukuoka, Japan |
| Residence | Hyōgo, Japan |
| Teacher | Hokosawa Senjin |
| Pupil | Iyama Yuta |
| Turned pro | 1956 |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Biography edit
Ishii became an insei in 1954, then a professional in 1956 under the guidance of his teacher Hokosawa Senjin. By 1978, he was at the highest rank of order, 9 dan. Although he competed in countless tournaments during his time, he was never able to win any. He is the teacher of Iyama Yuta.
Promotion record edit
| Rank | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dan | 1956 | |
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| 9 dan | 1978 |
Past runners-up edit
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 1 |
 Shin-Ei
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1969 |
External links edit
- Profile (Japanese)
- GoBase Profile
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