Hiroaki Tōno

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Hiroaki Tōno (東野 弘昭, Tōno Hiroaki, born August 22, 1939) is a professional Go player. He was born in Japanese occupied Manchukuo, and was raised in Ehime Prefecture.

Hiroaki Tōno
Full nameHiroaki Tōno
Kanji東野弘昭
Born (1939-08-22) August 22, 1939 (age 85)
Japan Manchukuo
ResidenceJapan Osaka, Japan
TeacherUtaro Hashimoto
Turned pro1951
Rank9 dan
AffiliationKansai Ki-in

Biography

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Tōno became a professional in 1951. In 1970, he became a 9 dan. He is affiliated to the Kansai Ki-in.

Title & runners-up

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Title Years Held
Current 1
  NHK Cup 1979
Defunct 2
  Kansai Ki-in Championship 1987, 1989
  Hayago Meijin 1975
Title Years Lost
Current 1
  NHK Cup 1999
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