Full name Honinbo Genjo Rank 8 dan Died 1832, Japan | Kanji 本因坊元丈 Name Honinbo Genjo | |
Honinbō Genjō (本因坊元丈, 1775–1832) was a professional Go player.
Biography
Genjō was the eleventh Hon'inbō. His rival and great friend was Yasui Chitoku, who had advanced to 8 dan at the same time as Genjō. Both were at the level of Meijin strength, but their respect for each other was so great, neither took the Meijin post, since there could only be one Meijin.[1]
References
Hon'inbō Genjō Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA