Rin Kaihō
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| also found as | 林海峰 린하이펑 Rin Kaiho Rin Kaiho- Lin Haifeng |
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| chinese | Lin2 Hai3-feng (lin hai feng) | |
| korean | Seop-wi-pyeong | |
| nationality |  Taiwan
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| residence |  Japan
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| born | 1942-05-06 | |
| teachers | Go Seigen (from 1952) | |
| rank | 9 | |
| pro status | Professional | |
| affiliation | Nihon Ki-in, Tokyo, Japan | |
| pid | 9 | |
| www | http://www.nihonkiin.or.jp/player/htm/ki000009.htm | |
| biography | Rin Kaiho, Born May 6, 1942 in Shanghai, China. Protege of Go Seigen 9 dan who brought him to Japan in 1952. First major title: 4th Meijin Title, 1965, defeating Sakata Eio Meijin-Honinbo 4-2. Won title eight times altogether. Won 23rd Honinbo Title in 1965, becoming second Meijin-Honinbo in history. Held title five times. Winner 15th Tengen Title, 1989, defending it in 1990-93. Winner 3rd Fujitsu Cup,1990; 13th 10 Dan, 1975; 21st Oza, 1973; Pro Best Ten, NHK Cup and Haya-go titles three times each; Kakusei once. Winner of Oteai top section twice. Winner of Kisei 9 Dan Division four times, All Dan section once. Winner of KIDO magazine "Most Outstanding Player" award three times, Shusai Award five times. 1993 record: 21 wins, 21 losses, 1 no decision. Lives in Tokyo, Japan. | |
