Full name Atsushi Tsuruyama Rank 6 dan Turned pro 1999 Residence Japan Affiliation Nihon Ki-in | Kana ツルヤマアツシ Teacher Cho Chikun Kanji 鶴山淳志 Name Atsushi Tsuruyama | |
Born August 31, 1981 (age 42)
Kumamoto, Japan ( 1981-08-31 ) | ||
Atsushi Tsuruyama (鶴山淳志, Tsuruyama Atsushi) (born August 31, 1981 in Kumamoto, Japan) is a professional Go player.
Biography
Atsushi turned professional in 1999 and was promoted to 2 dan in the same year. In 2004, Atsushi was awarded a prize for having the highest winning percentage among Japanese professionals. His record was 27 wins and 9 losses, totaling to a 75% win ratio. In the same year he reached his 200th career win. Atsushi participated in the 10th Samsung Cup in 2005 as a Japan representative.
References
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