Shinji Takao

Shinji Takao (高尾紳路, Takao Shinji, born October 26, 1976) is a Japanese professional Go player.

Shinji Takao
Full nameShinji Takao
Kanji高尾紳路
Born (1976-10-26) October 26, 1976
Chiba, Japan
ResidenceChiba, Japan
TeacherHideyuki Fujisawa
Turned pro1991
Rank9 dan
AffiliationNihon Ki-in; Tokyo branch
Shinji Takao
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place2010 GuangzhouMen's Team

Biography

Shinji Takao is one of Japan's best Go players. He turned professional in 1991. He won the Honinbo tournament in 2005 by a half point in the last game. Cho U, Naoki Hane, Keigo Yamashita and Takao make up the group of players in Japan called the "Four Heavenly Kings". He was a student of Fujisawa Shuko, 9P.

Rivalry with Keigo Yamashita

Takao's rivalry with Keigo began in August 1986 during a televised match. The match was the final of the All-Japan Elementary School Championship, where an 8 year-old Keigo defeated a 9 year-old Shinji to capture the title. Their rivalry would continue on, striking again in 1996 when Shinji got his revenge. Shinji beat Yamashita in the Shinjin-O semi-final, going on to defeat Nakamura Shinya in the final. In 1998, this time in the final of the Shinjin-O, Yamashita beat Takao 2-1 to capture the title. Their title matches would continue to go back and forth, with Takao getting the latest strike by beating Yamashita in the challenger's final for the Judan in 2003.

Titles and runners-up
Domestic
TitleWinsRunners-up
Kisei1 (2012)
Meijin2 (2006, 2016)4 (2007, 2010, 2015, 2017)
Honinbo3 (2005–2007)3 (2008, 2009, 2013)
Tengen1 (2014)1 (2015)
Judan2 (2008, 2014)2 (2003, 2009)
Agon Cup1 (1999)
Ryusei2 (2000, 2004)
Shinjin-O1 (1996)2 (1998, 2002)
NEC Cup1 (2012)2 (2003, 2007)
Daiwa Cup1 (2007)
Daiwa Cup Grand Champion2 (2010, 2011)
NEC Shun-Ei2 (2000, 2002)
Shin-Ei1 (2000)
Total1517


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