| Akira Ishida | |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 石田章 |
| Born | (1949-05-23) May 23, 1949 (age 75) Tokyo, Japan |
| Residence |  Tokyo, Japan |
| Teacher | Fukuda Masayoshi |
| Turned pro | 1966 |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Akira Ishida (石田章, Ishida Akira) (born May 23, 1949) is a professional Go player. He is also the co-author of the go strategy book Attack and Defense.
Biography
Ishida was a student of Fukuda Masayoshi when he became an insei. 8 years after becoming an insei, Ishida became a pro in 1966. He was promoted quickly, reaching 9 dan in 1982. In 1972, he won the Oteai's top section, and later went on to win two straight Shinjin-O titles in 1978 and 1979. Two years later, he won another title, the Shin-Ei. He won the "Best Technique Award" from Kido on three occasions. He currently resides in Tokyo, Japan.
Promotion record
| Rank | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dan | 1966 | |
| 2 dan | 1967 | |
| 3 dan | 1968 | |
| 4 dan | 1970 | |
| 5 dan | 1971 | |
| 6 dan | 1973 | |
| 7 dan | 1975 | |
| 8 dan | 1979 | |
| 9 dan | 1982 |
Titles
| Title | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Current | 1 |
| Shinjin-O
|
1978, 1979 |
| Defunct | 1 |
| Shin-Ei
|
1981 |
References
- 石田 章｜財団法人日本棋院 (in Japanese). Nihon Ki-in. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- Ishida, Akira; Davies, James (1980). Attack and Defense. Kiseido Publishing Company. ISBN 978-4-906574-14-8.
- "Ishida Akira – Biography". GoBase.org. 26 October 2002. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
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