List of Famous people named Honinbo

Here are some famous Honinbos:

Honinbo Shusaku

First Name Honinbo

Born on June 6, 1829

Died on September 3, 1862 (aged 33)

Born in Japan, Hiroshima Prefecture

Shusaku was a Japanese professional Go player during the 19th century. He is known for his undefeated streak of 19 games during the annual castle games; his thirty-game match with Ota Yuzo; the eponymous Shusaku opening; and his posthumous veneration as a "Go sage". Next to his teacher, Hon'inbō Shūwa, he is considered to have been the strongest player from 1847/8 to his death in 1862. He was nicknamed Invincible Shusaku because of his castle games performance.

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Honinbo Dosaku

First Name Honinbo

Born on January 1, 1645

Died on January 1, 1702 (aged 57)

Born in Japan, Tottori Prefecture

Hon'inbō Dōsaku was a professional Go player.

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Honinbō Shūsai

First Name Honinbō

Born on January 1, 1874

Died on January 18, 1940 (aged 66)

Born in Japan, Tokyo

Hon'inbō Shūsai is the professional name of Hoju Tamura, also known as Yasuhisa Tamura , who was a Japanese professional Go player.

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Honinbo Shuei

First Name Honinbo

Born on November 1, 1852

Died on January 1, 1907 (aged 54)

Hon'inbō Shūei was a Japanese professional Go player.

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