Hiroshi Yamashiro | |
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Full name | Hiroshi Yamashiro |
Kanji | 山城宏 |
Born |
Yamaguchi, Japan |
August 12, 1958
Residence | Aichi, Japan |
Teacher | Toshihiro Shimamura |
Turned pro | 1972 |
Rank | 9 dan |
Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Hiroshi Yamashiro (山城宏? Yamashiro Hiroshi, born August 12, 1958) is a professional Go player.
Yamashiro grew up with Go, as he became a professional in 1972. He would eventually join the Nagoya branch of the Nihon Ki-in. He has challenged for many of Japan's biggest titles, but he has not won any of them. He became a 9 dan in 1985, after winning the Okan. Unfortunately, he has not had the chance to win anything but the Okan.