Jiro Akiyama | |
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Full name | Jiro Akiyama |
Kanji | 秋山次郎 |
Born |
Tokyo, Japan |
November 23, 1977
Residence | Tokyo, Japan |
Teacher | Yasuro Kikuchi |
Turned pro | 1992 |
Rank | 9 dan |
Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Medal record | ||
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Representing Japan | ||
Asian Games | ||
2010 Guangzhou | Men's Team |
Jiro Akiyama (秋山 次郎 Akiyama Jirō, born November 23, 1977) is a Japanese professional Go player.
Akiyama became a professional in 1992 at the age of 14. He was taught by Yasuro Kikuchi. In 1999, he was promoted to 7 dan. His biggest accomplishment came in 2002 when he was runner-up for the NEC Shun-Ei title to Shinji Takao. He currently resides in Tokyo, Japan.