Kaku Takagawa
Nine-time Honinbō champion and influential Go author.
Kaku Takagawa, also known as Shūkaku Takagawa, was a highly successful professional Go player. He won the Honinbō title nine consecutive times from 1952 to 1960, earning the permanent title of Honorary Honinbo. His translated books and articles were key in teaching Go to Western audiences.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 21 September 1915
- Birthplace
- Wakayama prefecture, Japan
- Died
- 26 November 1986
- Teacher
- Itarō Mitsuhara
- Rank
- 9 dan
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Kaku Takagawa born?
Kaku Takagawa was born on 21 September 1915 in Wakayama prefecture, Japan.
When did Kaku Takagawa die?
Kaku Takagawa died on 26 November 1986.
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