Atsushi Tsuruyama (鶴山淳志, Tsuruyama Atsushi) (born August 31, 1981) is a professional Go player.
| Atsushi Tsuruyama | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Atsushi Tsuruyama |
| Kanji | 鶴山淳志 |
| Kana | ツルヤマアツシ |
| Born | August 31, 1981 Kumamoto, Japan |
| Residence | Japan |
| Teacher | Cho Chikun |
| Turned pro | 1999 |
| Rank | 8 dan |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Biography
editAtsushi turned professional in 1999 and was promoted to 2 dan in the same year. In 2004, Atsushi was awarded a prize for having the highest winning percentage among Japanese professionals. His record was 27 wins and 9 losses, totaling to a 75% win ratio. In the same year he reached his 200th career win.[1] Atsushi participated in the 10th Samsung Cup in 2005 as a Japan representative.[2]
References
editExternal links
edit- Nihon Ki-in profile (in Japanese)
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