Takemiya Masaki
| General information | ||
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| also found as | 武宮正樹 다케미야마사키 |
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| chinese | Wu3-gong Zheng4-shu4 (wugong, wu gong zheng shu) | |
| korean | Moo goong jeong soo | |
| nationality |  Japan
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| born | 1951-01-01 | |
| teachers | Tanaka Minaichi Kitani Minoru (from 1965) |
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| rank | 9 | |
| pro status | Professional | |
| affiliation | Nihon Ki-in, Tokyo, Japan | |
| pid | 3 | |
| www | http://www.nihonkiin.or.jp/player/htm/ki000003.htm | |
| biography | Takemiya Masaki, Born Jan. 1, 1951 in Tokyo, Japan. First major title: 31st Honinbo Title, 1976, after challenging for the same title two years before. Lost title to Kato Masao the next year but won 35th Honinbo Title,1980. Lost title following year. Became Honinbo for the third time by taking 40th Honinbo Title in 1985 and held it four straight years. Winner 36th NHK Cup, 1989, 28th 10 Dan Title, 1990 and defended it two more years, Fujitsu Cup, 1988 & 89. Early in career known as "Pro Best Ten Boy" because of wins in that tournament. Winner of Oteai top section twice, lower section once. Winner of NEC Cup twice, Haya-go once, Prime Minister's Cup two times. Winner of 12 KIDO magazine awards, Shusai Award one time. 1993 record: 20 wins, 21 losses. Lives in Tokyo, Japan. | |
